Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Risch amendment to the resolution be agreed to; that the resolution, as amended, be agreed to; that the Risch amendment to the preamble be agreed to; that the preamble, as amended, be agreed to; and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 2736), in the nature of a substitute, was agreed to as follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the following: ``That the Senate-- (1) strongly condemns abuses committed by state security forces and armed groups in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon, including extrajudicial killings and detentions, the use of force against civilians and nonviolent protestors, torture, rape, kidnappings, and other forms of violence against women, and violations of the freedoms of press, expression, and assembly; (2) urges all parties to the Anglophone conflict in Cameroon, including political opposition groups, to-- (A) conclude and uphold an immediate ceasefire; (B) guarantee unfettered humanitarian access and assistance to the Northwest and Southwest regions; (C) exercise restraint and ensure that political protests are peaceful; and (D) establish a credible process for an inclusive dialogue that includes all relevant stakeholders, including from civil society, to achieve a sustainable political solution that respects the rights and freedoms o…”