[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 201 (Thursday, November 18, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S8440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BETHANY KOZMA

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I rise to recognize Bethany Kozma, 
former Deputy Chief of Staff at the United States Agency for 
International Development--USAID. She deserves to be honored for her 
tireless work during the last administration to execute pro-life, pro-
family, and pro-religious freedom policies across USAID.
  While her efforts in this regard garnered criticism, Mrs. Kozma 
remained resolute in advancing the Agency's firm pro-life positions. 
Her courage is an example to us all to cling tightly to our strongly 
held values, even in face of criticism.
  Standing strong, Mrs. Kozma played an integral role in helping the 
U.S. Department of State, USAID, and the U.S. Department of Health and 
Human Services better synchronize their efforts in countless 
multilateral negotiations. This synergy helped ensure that the 
agreements formed by those negotiations did not promote or permit 
abortion.
  In my own work here in the Senate, I know staff members toiling 
behind the scenes do important work that allows me to do my job 
successfully. No doubt, that is also true in the executive branch.
  The work of dedicated agency staff like Mrs. Kozma was integral to 
the many pro-life successes of the past administration. Her tireless 
work helped ensure the United States could lead in pro-life policies 
abroad. Mrs. Kozma and others like her deserve recognition and our 
gratitude.

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