Votes. As you know San Francisco has been in need of a new d. A. Since the previous one left office. The newly elected d. A. Is in the Mission District celebrating a narrow victory. Jubilation as chesa boudin celebrating the victory. Suzie often us said in a statement i dependent within the race but we won the support of many. Less than three weeks before the election loftus was given the interim position by the mayor. After the appointment we had a surge in donors, we had a volunteer mobilization that had over 120 volunteers showing support. That harolded in a narrow victory. The 39yearold former public defender and progressive aims to stop mass up carsation did not get the backing of law enforcement. The Election Results mean that San Francisco residents have to suffer through another four years of policies that have plagued our city. I look forward to working with all San Francisco ans, we have a lot of work to dont theres a lot of distrust. My first job will be to work with everybo
Also want to thank the witnesses for being accommodating knowing vote scheduled interfered with the original hearing schedule and accommodating us today. The topics covered in this hearing and i said this previously are not necessarily what is going to make cable news every night but incredible importance when we think of how best to serve the United States of america, our interests and Foreign Policy and the foundation for any real Successful Organization always starts with the right people and make sure they are equipped with the right resources and ability to do their job effectively. I said multiple times previously and want to reiterate we are proud of the men and women that serve us in our diplomatic corps overseas and in Development Work around the world and these are patriotic americans. I once again want to reiterate the work of how important it is for foreignpolicy and american strength. The last few months as subcommittees chairman i had the pleasure of meeting with many ind
Operations budget for the state department and the u. S. Agency for International Development. Committee members asked about the high number of personnel vacancies within the department and hiring from a diverse pool of candidates. This is about an hour and a half. The subcommittee will come to order. We meet today to discuss the state department and u. S. I. D. Fy 2020 operations budget. Without objection, all members may have five days to submit statements, questions, extraneous materials for the record, subject to the length limitations in the rules. Ill now make my opening statement, and then turn it over to the Ranking Member for his opening statement. Ive noticed that the republicans are a little bit faster getting over here after votes. I want to thank the Ranking Member mr. Zeldin members of the subcommittee and our witnesses for joining us for todays hearing for the fiscal year 2020 operations budget, also want to thank the witnesses for being accommodating knowing that our vo
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