Whatever criticisms we have UNRWA and the Palestinian leadership, and there are many valid ones, it is contrary to American interests and the interests of Israel to exacerbate this humanitarian crisis.

Rather than take a series of thoughtful and coordinated steps in order to lay out and address their concerns with UNRWA, the administration has acted in a way that suggests to me that they intend to use the increasingly dire humanitarian…

To be clear, I believe that funding for these bilateral programs and for UNRWA, funding which has been appropriated by Congress, should be resumed immediately.

If we give up our position as a donor, we also give up our influence.

Holding a markup on this bill is a testament to the bipartisanship of this committee and the leadership of Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel.

Every single day, seven children and teens are killed by gun violence; 40 more are shot and survive. Most of the time, the incident could have been prevented if the gun involved was unloaded and locked away safely. Mr. Speaker, 1.7 million…

What we are seeing in this current administration is the presentation of judicial candidates the lack of qualifications and have views well outside the political norms.

We have a President who has nominated--you know, we all understand Presidents nominate judges that reflect their political views.

I think that it is important to understand this request in the context in which we are currently living.

Your report does not support the claim from the President of the United States that he is completely exonerated.

When the FBI speaks publicly about an ongoing case, it risks harming the subject's reputational interest.

I want to begin by lamenting the fact that we are not having Judiciary oversight hearings to address this barbaric child separation policy.

It is despicable what is happening in our name.

It is important that the American people know that the 500 pages that you dedicated your career to developing... does not support any such claim by the President.

Your report discusses why the Justice Department and the FBI have a policy and practice of refusing to speak publicly about ongoing investigative activity.

I hope the Justice Department and the FBI learned their lesson from your report and do not cave to the ongoing bullying of President Trump and his allies in Congress.

The President's claim that your report makes clear that he is completely exonerated--there's no obstruction of justice and no evidence of collusion--is a lie or at least unsupported by your report?

In my home State of Rhode Island and all across America, people are working harder than ever just to get by. Wages are flat and costs continue to rise. In fact, just last month, gas prices hit a 3-year high. It is obscene. Working people…

Promoting freedom and democracy and protecting human rights is a very important pillar of our work around the world.

the discrimination and the near genocide of the Rohingya is something which is repulsive and contrary to all of our human rights views and human decency.

America has a long and wonderful tradition of welcoming people from all over the world who are fleeing violence and famine and war and repression. It is, in fact, one of the founding values of our country, and the words on the Statue of…

Mr. Cicilline from Rhode Island.

Tunisia's stability and Tunisia's success are of vital importance to the United States and the region--failing to ensure its viability would be a terrible mistake.

I applaud the administration for meeting the agreed number that is stipulated by our latest memorandum of understanding, MOU.

We made a substantial investment in these programs to achieve that objective.