James Lankford actually said...

"The idea of us coming alongside of Central Americans themselves to try to improve their own conditions, their own democracy, their own markets I think is an important use of the United States politica..."

"Can anyone tell me America's long-term foreign policy objective that is achieved or even short-term foreign policy objective that is achieved by investing more in the Northern Triangle?"

"I agree completely with your emphasis on a narrow focus. We cannot try to do everything."

"This is a tremendous amount of money that needs some accountability and oversight."