I think it would be a very good idea to understand that the American people, ultimately, hold us accountable, and we will hold anybody we give money to accountable, and it cannot go to things the American people do not support.

I want to thank our witnesses, and I want to thank our chairman for his standing up and fighting.

When Putin gave the order to invade Ukraine, he did so under the false assumption that the West would be divided.

The American taxpayer wants and deserves accountability. They want to, and deserve to, know where their money is going.

Your work is a critical component to ensure that Congress is being good stewards of the taxpayers' money.

I have supported U.S. assistance because a victory by Putin in Ukraine would further embolden America's adversaries.

We cannot allow those efforts to compromise the U.S. leadership in places like the United Nations.

I disagree with the premise cited by some others on the other side of the aisle who are falsely claiming that support for Ukraine is, and I quote, 'a blank check.'

I saw firsthand the process is working and delivered a clear message... about the importance that U.S. aid be spent appropriately.

When Republicans took the majority, we made it very clear that accountability will be paramount to continued assistance in Ukraine.

But let's face it, we also have a massive problem with the Chinese over fentanyl trafficking.