Sen. Menendez grills USAID's Power on Artsakh aid
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Senator Bob Menendez demanded answers from USAID Administrator Samantha Power regarding US assistance to Artsakh. Sen. Menendez insisted on knowing the exact amount of funds that have been directed towards vulnerable populations affected by Azerbaijan's aggression against Artsakh and Armenia, ANCA reported.
"I don't have that figure, off the top of my head," responded Administrator Power, arguing that the situation in the region is "fluid," then citing that the Agency had completed two needs assessments in Artsakh.
Sen. Menendez requested Administrator Power provide the Committee both the specific amount of Artsakh assistance and a copy of the USAID needs assessments during the tense exchange.
"OK," responded Administrator Power.