I think that the Japanese and Korean military experts, diplomats, should think about the North Korean problem.

I am delighted at the passage of the Global Food Security Act.

I appreciate the administration acknowledging how absurdly inefficient the Title II of the farm bill is.

I think you have accurately captured the core points we are all trying to make and that, I think, points to the important oversight role Congress should have in this and in any negotiation.

We urge all parties to preserve the free flow of lifesaving humanitarian and commercial goods through that port.

If months of messaging hasn't changed the approval numbers for the GOP tax scam, I don't think this hearing will move that.

I think on both sides of the aisle people are uplifted and proud that you are our USAID Administrator.

The world owes Bangladesh a vast debt of gratitude for its hospitality and forbearance with hundreds of thousands of refugees.

I would like to take this time to applaud the administration for requesting to eliminate funds for the Title II Food for Peace program.

It is absolutely essential for President Trump to remember what Ronald Reagan did.

It really is painful to see you at odds with each other because we have decided that there is a finite amount of money that is available.

I think we have in the government there a better partner in some ways.

Just as we lead the world in humanitarian assistance we should also lead in our commitment to democracy, human rights, and responsive governance.

We demand unfettered access from the outside, for the U.N. and others, but it is a deeply, deeply troubling situation.

The displacement of families is unprecedented in Latin American history. What makes the tragedy even more painful is that it is entirely man-made.

they shared with us that this is a critical moment in Cuba's history and urged us to support seeds of true liberty and democracy, not only for Cuba, but for Venezuela and elsewhere.

I think one of the best ways that we can counter the influence and strength of the Kremlin is success in all the bordering countries.

My obligation is to take the precious money that you provide and to make it go as far as we possibly can, with quality programming worthy of taxpayer support.

I will never have all the resources that I need to take on every opportunity that is out there.

We continue to make huge investments in all those areas.

I believe the administration had difficult choices to make. There was a difficult balance, balancing American leadership abroad versus needs here at home.

I think there are tough choices that are being made.

We do not have enough money, nor could you get for us enough money to meet every education need.

I do not believe there is a substitute for American leadership.

You have my word. I agree with you.