Patrick Leahy actually said...

"In your congressional budget justification there is a statement that USAID is conducting a series of business process reviews..."

"But, what are some of the things that will have to be cut if your budget falls short?"

"It's not a question of whether your mission is integral to our national security--everyone from President Reagan to General Petraeus has recognized it is."

"I think the bottom line, though, for so many of the things you pointed out that you do and that the United States has to do for its own national security, is that it's hard to do if the resources are ..."