The men and women that not only protect us, but all across this country, protect not only communities across the country, but men and women around the world protecting who we are. You know, i have stated this previously in committee. A world led by American Leadership is a better world and we can see that if we look back on the second half of the 20th century and the post world order. American leadership, leading with our values, with our morals has created a better world and most around the world recognize that. Thats really been predicated on a Foreign Policy plaink that s has plank that has three legs. Certainly our defense, but also development and diplomacy. And my concern with this budget is it cuts off two of those legs on that stool. That stool is going to collapse. It devastates the diplomacy and development budget. I know its not your budget, mr. Secretary. But as members of congress who have a responsibility for setting priorities, et cetera, i have grave concerns and can ta
The men and women that not only protect us, but all across this country, protect not only communities across the country, but men and women around the world protecting who we are. You know, i have stated this previously in committee. A world led by American Leadership is a better world and we can see that if we look back on the second half of the 20th century and the post world order. American leadership, leading with our values, with our morals has created a better world and most around the world recognize that. Thats really been predicated on a Foreign Policy plaink that s has plank that has three legs. Certainly our defense, but also development and diplomacy. And my concern with this budget is it cuts off two of those legs on that stool. That stool is going to collapse. It devastates the diplomacy and development budget. I know its not your budget, mr. Secretary. But as members of congress who have a responsibility for setting priorities, et cetera, i have grave concerns and can ta
C before we say or do anything else today i want to pause to extend our thoughts and our prayers for the wellbeing of with scalise and our colleagues. Police and staff who were attacked by gunman this morning in virginia. Several members of this committee were there. This is a sad day for our country. We still dont have all the details but we do know that there are those who want to use acts of violence to create chaos , to disrupt our democracy. The American People will not let them when. So after deliberation with the Ranking Member, we have decided to proceed. The secretary has a very challenging schedule. Given the circumstances of the delayed start of our hearing, i want to appeal to members who intend to use less than their full five minutes so that more of our colleagues have a chance to speak and i will be abbreviating my Opening Statement. Today secretary tillerson will testify on the administrations budget and reorganization plans for the department of state. First off mr. Se
C before we say or do anything else today i want to pause to extend our thoughts and our prayers for the wellbeing of with scalise and our colleagues. Police and staff who were attacked by gunman this morning in virginia. Several members of this committee were there. This is a sad day for our country. We still dont have all the details but we do know that there are those who want to use acts of violence to create chaos , to disrupt our democracy. The American People will not let them when. So after deliberation with the Ranking Member, we have decided to proceed. The secretary has a very challenging schedule. Given the circumstances of the delayed start of our hearing, i want to appeal to members who intend to use less than their full five minutes so that more of our colleagues have a chance to speak and i will be abbreviating my Opening Statement. Today secretary tillerson will testify on the administrations budget and reorganization plans for the department of state. First off mr. Se
[inaudible conversations] the committee will reconvene at this time. We will begin with questioning from california. Thank you, mr. Chairman. Thank you mr. Secretary fear patients. This is a tough day today. T its with thanks to the Capital Police and thanks to the men and women that not only protect us but all across this country protect not only communities across the country but the men and women around the world protecting who we are. Ive stated this previously in committee. The world led by American Leadership is a better world and we can see that if we look back at the second half of the h century and the post world war ii world order. American leadership, leading with our values and morals has created a better world. Most around the world recognize that. Thats been predicated on a Foreign Policy plank that has three legs. Certainly, our defense, but also development and diplomacy. My concern with this budget is that it cuts off two of those legs on the stool. At that stool will