Political Quotes

“Thursday night, on the eve of Veterans Day, we passed the Foreign Operations appropriations bill with near unanimous, bipartisan support. I commend my colleagues for their cooperation on this bill which is so critical to America's security. I especially recognize Senator Mitch McConnell for his steady leadership. Diplomacy and foreign policy are essential pillars of our national security. They reflect America's values, principles, and vital interests. This $21 billion appropriations bill promises to promote democracy, stability, and prosperity, and strengthen America's security here at home and around the world. It also promotes America's leadership in the arena of international aid. Targeted foreign assistance is an invaluable instrument for spreading democratic values, and improving the health and welfare of our neighbors close to home and around the world. It can promote economic growth and opportunity in even the poorest of nations. The Foreign Operations appropriations bill includes several provisions that advance these efforts. I would like to take a moment to share some of them. The defeat of Global HIV/AIDS is one of the world's greatest humanitarian challenges. In many countries, an entire generation of productive adults has been wiped out by this one, tiny, malicious virus. The funds set aside to battle the HIV/AIDS virus target relief where it can do the most good and make the biggest difference.…”