It is about educating the next generation of Americans and creating jobs that lead to advancements in science and technology. And it is about strengthening the capabilities of foreign partners and acting as a leader in international diplomatic efforts to prevent and respond to threats to global security. The fiscal year 2017 budget allocation for the Department of State and foreign operations is $591 million below fiscal year 2016. That. coupled with the fact that the Presidents budget underfunds programs for refugees and other victims of disasters by $1 billion. presents us with an untenable budgetary situation. The amendment offered by the Senator from Rhode Island would help to alleviate this shortfall. While there are many foreign crises.
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