Mr. Speaker. I am in reluctant opposition to H.R. 5368. the foreign aid appropriations bill. With our current budget deficit. Members of Congress must worry about Americans at home before we send aid to foreign lands. However. I feel that a grave disservice has been forced upon Members by including refugee absorption loans to Israel in this legislation full of giveaways to nations which simply do not support American ideals. As many of my colleagues know. I support a significant reduction in foreign aid across the board. We must. however. balance reductions in that budget that the need to maintain a strong level of support to nations which help protect and promote Americas interests.