Michael McCaul actually said...

"In short, our foreign aid must serve as a clear alternative to the CCP and our adversaries while also saving lives and projecting U.S. global leadership around the world."

"We do not have another alternative. But and if we're not there on the field China will fill that void."

"I just think we have the power of the purse here and they can take it or leave it."

"I think it's critical that USAID have a cohesive strategy to grow America's soft influence while using U.S. taxpayer money effectively and as efficiently as possible."