Political Quotes

“I want to thank the chairman and ranking member for including such an important amendment from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congresswoman Wilson, and myself. I want to thank Congresswoman Jackson Lee for her relentless effort--her relentless effort--to make sure that we put the United States on record expressing very strong support for the people of Nigeria, especially the parents and families of the girls abducted by Boko Haram, and also in condemning these despicable--mind you, despicable--crimes against humanity in the strongest way. Since 2013, more than 4,400 men, women and children have been slaughtered by Boko Haram, and we join with the international community in saying bring our girls back. Earlier this month, Congresswomen Jackson Lee and Wilson, along with Congressman Honda, I, and 150 Members--bipartisan, both sides of the aisle--wrote a letter calling for the United States to work with the U.N., the African Union, and the Government of Nigeria to find these girls and bring the perpetrators to justice. This amendment would give Congress a clear understanding of the nature and extent of the crimes committed by this terrorist organization and help us bring an end to Boko Haram's reign of terror. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.”