Earl Blumenauer: “I would hope, Mr. Chairman, that this is something that the committee might roll up our sleeves and do some work this…”

These things aren't going to get enacted into law, they are not going to make a difference to the American people. It is a distraction, it is a sideshow.

But reauthorizing the programs without improving them is a missed opportunity.

House Democrats have collectively shown an impenetrable commitment to the people of sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti.

I find this hearing very meaningful.