First let me highlight the provisions I strongly support. The bill fully funds the administrations request for Israel and Egypt. Ten years ago. the U.S. entered into a proportional agreement with the two countries. This bill marks the last year of this agreement. I am pleased that Congress has met its obligations to these two important allies in the Middle East. The committee has also fully funded the Refugee Resettlement Program in Israel at $40 million. And further. this legislation almost doubles the Presidents request for Armenia. This funding is absolutely crucial as Armenia is still dealing with an illegal blockade by its neighbors.