Rachel Clement

Foreign policy advocate for equity and equality. Senior Director of US Government Relations @pai_org. Views my own.

[PAI @pai_org]

Thank you @RepLoisFrankel and @RepGraceMeng for your continued leadership in demanding transparency and accountability to ensure the U.S. continues to invest in family planning/reproductive health foreign assistance, as directed by Congress. 👏

[Rep. Lois Frankel @RepLoisFrankel]

What "directive" is the Secretary talking about?

Funding for international family planning is the law. 

But the Trump Administration would rather destroy millions of dollars of taxpayer-funded health supplies and withhold funding for lifesaving care.

@RepGraceMeng and I will continue demanding answers.

[Headquarters @HQNewsNow]

Sen. @JeffMerkley to Rubio: You have expressed that no one died as a result of the shutdown of USAID. I want to note that it's estimated that over 500,000 children have died from that shutdown. I hope you ponder that as we strive to rebuild programs related to malaria, tuberculosis, AIDS, HIV, nutrition, and Ebola.

[Rachel Clement @RachelEClement]

"The new [Global Gag Rule] blocks virtually all funding from reaching those in need and weaponize U.S. resources. Rubio should be asked how this action protects lives, upholds our leadership, or saves tax dollars." https://t.co/WTlWJ5UsUm - Rori Kramer, @ajws

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Duckworth to Rubio: "That's an astonishing figure. In just 14 weeks, President Trump will have blown through as much if not more money in Iran than he thinks Congress should spend on US diplomacy for the entirety of the next fiscal year."

[Rachel Clement @RachelEClement]

The entire @FP4America Leadership Summit has sparked great conversations, and the #GlobalGagRule panel was no exception. Kudos to @KeiferMA, @HorriganCaitlin, @spsaki, Desiree & Sadia for highlighting the tangible harms of the dramatic expansion both in the short and long term!

[Keifer Buckingham, MPH @KeiferMA]

If you find yourself at the @FP4America Leadership Summit today, join us at 2pm for the ONLY foreign assistance-focused panel of the day. “Upending Foreign Aid: The Unprecedented Expansion of the #GlobalGagRule” w/ @spsaki @HorriganCaitlin Desirée Cormier Smith and Sadia Kidwai

[Reproductive Freedom Caucus @ReproCaucus]

It is past time for the Global Gag Rule to go.

We are fighting back against the Trump administration's assault on women and girls, LGBTQI+ people, and minority communities around the world.

Read more👇

[Rachel Clement @RachelEClement]

@RepGraceMeng Thank you for your bold leadership in introducing the Protecting Human Rights & Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act to end the #GlobalGagRule. The GGR makes foreign aid less effective and causes real harm. #EndTheGags

[Grace Meng @RepGraceMeng]

The Trump Administration just rolled out an Expanded Global Gag Rule that conditions lifesaving aid on adoption of extreme far-right, anti-abortion, anti-equality policies.

This dangerous agenda doubles down on USAID cuts, puts millions at risk, and threatens our national security.

I’m leading legislation to reverse these policies—we won’t stop fighting attacks on women and girls, marginalized communities, and LGBTQ+ people.

[Rachel Clement @RachelEClement]

Thank you Ranking Member @rosadelauro, for highlighting the incredible life-saving (and cost effective) work of @UNFPA's maternal healthcare during today's National Security, Department of State & Related Programs (NSRP) bill markup.

[Rachel Clement @RachelEClement]

Thank you, @RepLoisFrankel for getting going today during today's National Security, Department of State & Related Programs (NSRP) bill markup. The #GlobalGagRule *is* devastating and forces pregnancy and then turns its back on mothers and children--the human cost is too great.

[Rachel Clement @RachelEClement]

Thank you @RepGraceMeng, for highlighting the unprecedented harm and cruelty of the #GlobalGagRule and offering a critical amendment to #StopTheGag during today's National Security, Department of State Bill markup.

[Tim Hirschel-Burns @TimH_B]

However dumb you think the process for destroying USAID was, it was dumber.

This is from Nicholas Enrich's new book Into the Wood Chipper, describing a meeting with Trump-appointed USAID leadership *after* they had largely gutted the agency

[Kyle Clark @KyleClark]

Rep Crow (D-CO) on the ceasefire after Trump's threat to end Iran's civilization: It's a good thing the President of the United States is saying he's not going to commit a war crime, but it's actually just stunning to me we're even having this discussion.. I mean, what the hell?

[Rachel Clement @RachelEClement]

Trump's budget request calls for 30% cut to foreign affairs spending - and eliminates family planning. https://t.co/ewx7lTz0gB #Devex via @Devex @AdvaSal

[Rachel Clement @RachelEClement]

S/O to @snolen for her incredible reporting on this.

[Rachel Clement @RachelEClement]

Heartbreaking. The U.S. intentionally ruined millions of dollars in birth control. Reproductive choice is a human right. How does wasting aid & denying dignity serve our national interest?
https://t.co/e10KzPxAMP

[National Mall NPS @NationalMallNPS]

PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM!

It's official! The cherry blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle. See you soon.
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸!
#CherryBlossom #BloomWatch #WashingtonDC

[Rep. Lois Frankel @RepLoisFrankel]

Foreign assistance is not a handout. Support for humanitarian and development efforts worldwide are strategic investments in America’s national security and prosperity.

In the year since President Trump dismantled USAID and gutted our foreign aid infrastructure, we have abandoned our allies, emboldened our adversaries, and put our children’s future at risk. https://t.co/sAjkJZoSDz

[PAI @pai_org]

Thank you, @RepLoisFrankel, for your continued leadership to #EndFGM. Every girl deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to reach her full potential.