As a combat veteran, I understand firsthand the importance of American leadership and the consequence of its absence, which is why the work that USGLC does is absolutely essential to the United States of America, and in a time of increased threats from emboldened adversaries, the United States must engage around the world and lead by example. And that will require robust diplomatic engagement…

I am the child of Civil Rights-generation parents who, right here in D.C. and in their time before in their HBCUs, were on the front lines of the Civil Rights movement. And what was amazing to me about these parents—and a lot of you all have them—is that they were relentless in making me love this country of which I was coming up…

And what USGLC has done for years and is doing in this moment is so critical to our country, to our engagement, to our leadership around the world. So first, thanks to you and thanks to your extraordinary leadership. So the bottom line is that’s why we’re here, for our fellow citizens. That’s our number one responsibility, and we have to connect what we’re doing around the world to the lives that they’re living, the needs that they have, the aspirations that they have, and that’s exactly what we’re trying to do…

Raj Shah: Well, Sam, congratulations...

Liz Schrayer: He’s tough. I have to say this is pretty wonderful...

As Americans, it is easy to take electricity for granted. But for over a billion people in the developing world, accessing this life-changing resource is not as simple as flipping a switch. Check out the first of the USGLC’s Global Impact Project videos – the story of how the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is working with USAID to light the way— giving millions of people in rural communities around the world access to electricity.

Honoring Amb. Nikki Haley and 200 Military Leaders at USGLC’s 2017 Tribute Dinner

This week, the USGLC pays tribute to the 200 retired three and four-star generals and admirals of its National Security Advisory Council after a decade of voicing their support for America’s civilian forces.

Some say Washington is broken, but that’s not the whole story. In recent years, Congress has passed significant pieces of bipartisan legislation on global development – advancing America’s interests around the world. Watch 15 members of Congress who helped make it all happen – they might even get a little wild.