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On Delivering an America First Foreign Assistance Program [ https://www.state.gov/on-delivering-an-america-first-foreign-assistance-program/ ] 03/28/2025 12:26 PM EDT
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
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On Delivering an America First Foreign Assistance Program
Press Statement
March 28, 2025
Foreign assistance done right can advance our national interests, protect our borders, and strengthen our partnerships with key allies.  Unfortunately, USAID strayed from its original mission long ago.  As a result, the gains were too few and the costs were too high. 
Thanks to President Trump, this misguided and fiscally irresponsible era is now over.  We are reorienting our foreign assistance programs to align directly with what is best for the United States and our citizens.  We are continuing essential lifesaving programs and making strategic investments that strengthen our partners and our own country.  This is yet another promise made and delivered to the American people.
“Note:  Today, the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have notified Congress on their intent to undertake a reorganization that would involve realigning certain USAID functions to the Department by July 1, 2025, and discontinuing the remaining USAID functions that do not align with Administration priorities.”
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