- United States
- Pa.
- Letter
As a concerned American, I want to express that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) plays a crucial role in promoting global stability, security, and American values through humanitarian aid and development assistance. Its work supports countries recovering from disasters, battling poverty, and undertaking democratic reforms. Weakening or dismantling USAID would undermine America's global leadership and create vacuums that could be exploited by adversaries. I urge our elected representatives to protect the integrity of USAID and its vital mission. Allowing private interests like Elon Musk's to dismantle this agency risks enabling the spread of diseases, fueling discontent, and emboldening authoritarian influences in vulnerable regions. USAID's programs safeguard American interests abroad and bolster stability. Congress must take decisive action to halt any attempts to undermine or dissolve USAID. This is a pivotal moment that will determine whether America remains a force for good in the world or cedes ground to rivals. Defending USAID is a matter of national security that transcends partisan politics. I implore members of Congress from both parties to stand firm against any efforts that would diminish America's humanitarian impact and global standing.
