Only for reducing the deficit, we will create a filibuster free pathway.

It's very clear that many people on my side of the aisle think we need to reduce the deficit by raising revenue from those who pay the least, that is the rich and the corporations.

Well, thank you. And if there are no other statements, the hearing record will be open until close of business on May 17th, 2023.

And with that, this hearing is adjourned.

It's very clear that many people on my side of the aisle think we need to reduce the deficit by raising revenue from those who pay the least, that is the rich and the corporations.

And the deal was for reducing the deficit. Only for reducing the deficit, we will create a filibuster free pathway.

Well my commentary to using, not using if you will, the debt ceiling in this fashion, which we hold each other hostage.

Well, thank you. And if there are no other statements, the hearing record will be open until close of business on May 17th, 2023.

And with that, this hearing is adjourned.

And with that, this hearing is adjourned.

Well, thank you. And if there are no other statements, the hearing record will be open until close of business on May 17th, 2023.

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I have submitted a request for this budget to include some dedicated funds for supporting folks who advocate for, and support environmental defenders, we are just trying to understand better how it can be most effective.

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I want to turn to a different piece, which is the USAID's Climate Strategy says it seeks to promote a safe and secure political environment for indigenous peoples, human rights, and environmental defenders.

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I really salute the administration's commitment to those--to the four programs: So one is the dioxin cleanup, one is the disabilities with children, and a third is continuing the demining, and the fourth is the Wartime Accounting…

I really salute the administration's commitment to those--to the four programs: So one is the dioxin cleanup, one is the disabilities with children, and a third is continuing the demining, and the fourth is the Wartime Accounting…

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