"I never saw a Latino or Latina portrayed as a member of Congress, which I am so privileged to be today."
"Many of us have been very concerned about President Trump's undermining of the rule of law."
"If you have nothing to hide, why do not you call provide us the information that we are looking for?"
"We are entitled to engage in an oversight function and we have not been provided the documents and the resources that we need to do our jobs."
"You all made the point that one of your chief complaints with Inspector General Linick was that he was not providing you the information that you needed to do your jobs."
"It shattered decades-long norms that have kept our diplomats in the State Department out of politics."
"we need to continue to stand for democracy and human rights in Venezuela; we also need to be realistic."
"As we speak about the meaning and significance of USAID global leadership during one of the greatest health crises the world has known, it is critical that USAID representatives carry out the true mes..."
"But you have some folks in key positions who have made very bigoted comments."
"However, a series of recent political appointments to USAID contradicts these values."
"I just want to convey to you what a damaging message it sends around the world for USAID."