Bill Lee actually said...

the fact that minority health disparities continue to be a big issue, you know, to me warrants a larger increase in its budget.

I would like not only repeat it, we need to enhance this and make it a priority.

I served on this committee for over 10 years, and with Chairman Hyde and Chairman Lantos, and I am glad to see it still remains bipartisan.

And to our ranking member Mr. Engel, thank you so much for your continued leadership as it relates to the Caribbean region.