There is a way to resolve it, there is ample precedent for doing so, it is in our national interest, and it could be done immediately if the Administration really wants to.

Obviously, today we are focused on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and there will be questions about that.

No. Whose idea was it for this specific program? I have read the legislation.

I completely agree with your concept that we have got to make it possible for the people in the area to do things, to be able to help themselves.

I know it was in place before you arrived. But do you know whose idea it was?

we have spent millions of dollars, for example, on the Marti program even though we just made a lot of people wealthy, but it has not done much of any good whatsoever, but it makes people feel good to spend the money.

Did we tell the people in Cuba that this was a U.S. Government program?

We must have IMF reform. We must have a quota.

It is long past time for the administration and the Cuban Government to negotiate a resolution of this ordeal so Mr. Gross can return home.

the entire foreign operations budget is about 1 percent of Federal spending, and the world is rapidly changing.

I am optimistic about USAID Forward and its focus on country ownership, and eventually working yourselves, USAID, out of a job.

I would like to think that after fighting two long, inconclusive wars the Secretary's diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and with Iran would have strong bipartisan support.