Given the devastation the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused, it would be crazy not to dramatically step up our investments in the very tools intended to protect the health, safety, and economic interests of every American family – including our diplomatic and development programs. This is a thoughtful proposal to address some of the most critical global challenges and we look forward to working with policymakers on both sides of the aisle and the Administration to ensure the International Affairs Budget is effectively resourced to meet the needs of the American people.