Thomas A. Garrett: “I thank Representative Budd for his comments. At this time, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Florida, (Mr. Yoho).”

Perhaps have we considered a paradigm wherein we tie aid and development to Afghanistan to eradication efforts?

I will consider myself a historian and some lessons are written large on the pages of history, if we are only willing to listen.

I believe that an empowered educated economically-thriving class of women across the world will reduce radicalism and reduce conflict and increase economic opportunity.

I believe to my very core that the best of the collective is achieved by empowering the individual.