If the Middle East catches fire, the flames jump any border controls.

I think Ted would be well served to reach out to his colleagues. The more support he gets from across the spectrum of the Republican Party, the more viable alternative it becomes to Trump.

Total spending for International Affairs has dropped 12 percent since fiscal year 2010 when adjusted for inflation.

We urge you to consider the growing threats facing the United States and the need for a strong International Affairs Budget.

We believe that strategic investments in development and diplomacy, alongside a strong defense, are critical to keeping America safe.

I think you are right, I say to Senator McCain. Let's look at what our military leaders say rather than just look at what political people think. General Dunford, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in a hearing you chaired today…

I think it sends a signal that you can't rely upon us. You have two training programs--one by the CIA and one by the Department of Defense. The people trained outside the Department of Defense have been wholesale slaughtered by the Russian…

To build on this, several years ago Russia took by force Crimea. This was not a fair election. It is pretty hard to have a fair election when there is a Russian tank parked in front of your yard. Good luck saying you don't want to go to…

The states coming up in terms of voting and I didn't like Trump. I'd vote for Cruz.

I have really doubts about Mr. Trump. I think Mr. Trump is not a republican. I don't think he is a conservative. I think his campaign is built on xenophobia, race baiting and religious bigotry. I think it would be a disaster our party.

Does the statutory authority cover the 21 tons in Texas?

Do you require any legal changes to get it to the WIPP program?

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Legislative bodies like the Congress should have the power to protect that unborn child at that stage in the pregnancy.

Do you believe there should be any restrictions on abortion at any time?

One-third of the children in Syria were born since the war began, so what is their life?

Thank you, all, for your testimony.

This hearing is going to talk about the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, S. 1553, which I have introduced with most Members of my conference.

Thank you for your testimony. We know that Libya, Syria, and Yemen by any definition are failed states.

Whatever the number, I think it is $1.3 billion for gender programs.

I'm trying to make a law that I think would be good for the country as a whole, would put us in good standing as a Nation.

Hopefully, we can bring stability to Libya and Yemen.

If a baby can't be operated on to save its life without anesthesia, should we allow abortion for any reason at that point in the pregnancy?

Thank you for what you do. You work in difficult places.

Potentially. I, like you, am hopeful and believe strongly that we need to get to the point in all three of these countries and others where we have openings for peace and we can start on the path to stabilization.