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July 05, 2006
Hyde Recognizes the Power of Saying No
Posted by Sheila Herrling at 11:40 AM
A very nice editorial by Congressman Henry Hyde (R-Illinois), Chairman of the House International Relations Committee, on the important decision by the MCC to suspend The Gambia's eligibility for MCC funding.
"The board's decision is an important one because it draws a bright line for every country now wanting to get a share of this very unique foreign assistance program. It was a notable decision because it shows that the MCC is honoring the intent of its creators: Congress designed MCC assistance to be granted on the basis of demonstrated performance, not heavily reliant upon near-sighted foreign policy considerations, which have characterized U.S. assistance in the past. "
I share Congressman Hyde's view that the MCC has distinguished itself by demonstrating its willingness to say no to countries that are not performing.