108-1 Hearing: Foreign Assistance Oversight (Part 1), S. Hrg. 108-70, March 26, 2003, *2003 |
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Page 12 - The events of September 11, 2001, taught us that weak states, like Afghanistan, can pose as great a danger to our national interests as strong states. Poverty does not make poor people into terrorists and murderers. Yet poverty, weak institutions, and corruption can make weak states vulnerable to terrorist networks and drug cartels within their borders.
Page 20 - ... other South Asian countries. We are also working at the community level to improve basic education, introduce innovative learning techniques, and integrate family planning and promote health to reduce long-term poverty and encourage economic growth and democracy. INDIA — A TRANSFORMING RELATIONSHIP India has the potential to be a catalyst for economic growth and development in an unstable region, and is a key US ally in the war on terrorism. At the same time, India — the world's largest democracy...
Page 12 - ... ignite a new era of global economic growth through free markets and free trade; expand the circle of development by opening societies and building the infrastructure of democracy...
Page 5 - The Council reiterates its demand for immediate cessation of all acts of violence, including all acts of terror, provocation, incitement and destruction. "The Council reiterates its commitment to the vision of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security.
Page 80 - We have conveyed in the strongest possible terms to the Government of Indonesia that we expect them to identify and punish all those responsible for the August 2002 murder of Americans in Papua. Anything short of a full accounting and punishment for those responsible for this crime would be unacceptable and would have a negative impact on the bilateral relationship. Indonesian Government actions in this case would be an important factor in our evaluation of future military assistance programs for...
Page 27 - We fight against poverty because hope is an answer to terror. We fight against poverty because opportunity is a fundamental right to human dignity. We fight against poverty because faith requires it and conscience demands it. And we fight against poverty with a growing conviction that major progress is within our reach.
Page 50 - ... will be sending the Congress a reprograming letter for the 1974 budget within the next couple of weeks. Mr. SYMINGTON. Will that convey what projects will become the victims of the increased funding on Viking? Mr. JOHNSON. It will convey how we propose to handle the Viking program problems in 1974. We are working very hard to try to find a way to do this that will damage other programs as little as possible, and I am hopeful that we will be able to do this. Mr. SYMINGTON. Do you have any insights...
Page 20 - India races severe health challenges: over 4 million people are infected with HIV/ AIDS; polio is re-emerging in the Northern portion of the country; and tuberculosis infections continue. USAID has ongoing activities in all these areas to assist the Government of India control these health problems. Our work in the State of Tamil Nadu has successfully tempered the growth of HIV/AIDS, setting a model for others in India. Illustrative of our deeper engagement...
Page 20 - US objective in Bangladesh, since achieving and sustaining economic growth is based upon a strong democratic system of government. The need to combat HIV/AIDS has recently been added as a high level US interest because the country appears to be on the brink of a serious HIV/AIDS outbreak. While HIV/ AIDS prevalence is low today, Bangladesh shares most of the characteristics of high prevalence countries. Action is needed now to avoid the politically, socially and economically destabilizing affects...
Page 8 - BUREAU FOR ASIA AND THE NEAR EAST, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT [USATO], WASHINGTON, DC Ambassador CHAMBERLIN.