lowey. rep. lowey: since 1948, the united states has been a steadfast supporter of israel. i've been troubled by reports from the administration that the united states would "do you valuate our approach." this could signal a shift in position at the united s nations. i believe it is in our national security interest that the united states unequivocally contends -- continues to stand by our democratic party in israel. is it in the administration to beat a one-sided anti-israel resolutions and the u.n.? ambassador power: i work tirelessly and predecessors in this job have worked tirelessly to defend israel's legitimacy and security in the united nations and we will absolutely continue to do that. when there was discussion about reevaluation, i want to be very clear that there was no contemplation and will never be a contemplation of reevaluating our deep security and deep partnership and friendship relationship with the state of israel. as you know well the military and security intelligence ties are as deep as ever. we are just in the same period in them in comments made in

lowey? rep. lowey: i ask you -- i think you for asking the question about the icc. i will not pursue that point but i would be interested in had any additional information and keep us updated. i would like to say to mr. stewart at the end, i appreciate him pursuing the question with regard to the military sites. in fact, i recall -- recently asked secretary kerry that same question even after dozens of briefings, there seems to be no progress in military sites. he assured me that there could not be in there would not be a deal until there was absolute inspection by iaea for the military site. i have been asking this question for months and i am pleased to hear from the secretary that this is absolute given if there's going to be a deal. otherwise, their view that no deal is better than a bad deal. i thank you for bringing that issue up. i would like to ask another question that we have not touched base since we have the whole world to deal with. what about russia? what are they up to? what about the recent statement about selling antimissile clement -- equipment was

lowey. your attention to oversight and genuine care for the military and veterans has been inspiring. and to round out our team, we have some great support from our professional staff. sarah, maureen, matt. on the committee staff. and heather, drew and shawn on my personal staff. we couldn't do it without all them. h.r. 2029 demonstrates our firm commitment to fully supporting the nation's veterans and service members. our investment of nearly $77 billion for military construction and veterans administration 6%, 6% over last year's level, is unprecedented. this bill provides comprehensive support for service members, military families and veterans. it supports our troops with facilities and services necessary to maintain readiness and morale at bases here in the states and around the world. it provides for the defense department schools and health clinics that take care of our military families and the bill funds our veterans health care systems to ensure our promise to care for those who ha

lowey: thank you, mr. speaker. i would like to thank subcommittee chairman simpson, ranking member kaptur and full committee chairman rogers for their hard work on this bill. the house republican work harder for less budget resolution was opposed by every member on my side of the aisle in part because it makes it impossible to provide the funding necessary in the 12 appropriation bills to grow our economy and give hardworking americans the opportunity to succeed. democrats much prefer the approach taken by the president calling for an end to the sequester and more reasonable and realistic budgeting that could help families afford college, a home and a secure retirement. the proposed funding levels for the office of energy efficiency and renewable energy is dismal, which would curtail innovation in clean and renewable energy and make us less competitive. this type of investment grows our economy and provides opportunity to hardworking americans but under the republican proposal, funding would be slashed by $166 mill