Thomas A. Garrett: “At this time I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Missouri (Mrs. Wagner), also a prime sponsor…”

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

We have an ability--and a responsibility... to be a check on executive power by virtue of speaking when we are in disagreement.

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