This legislation is far reaching and will have a broad impact on the direction of our foreign policy. I hope that this Authorization Act will serve as an instrument for international cooperation. instead of the Administrations current policy of antagonizing the international community. This Authorization Act funds the Department of State at virtually the same level as the Administrations request. representing a substantial increase from FY2005. Minor cuts to the request were made to substantially increase funds for refugee protection and to increase funding for the Asia Foundation. This bill funds international broadcasting. international exchanges. U.S. dues for international organizations.