Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. Once again, it is very disconcerting to think that Republicans want to actually offer an amendment that really is a lifeline for millions of people. It is the most basic expression of American commitment to the dignity of everyone. The IDA account provides lifesaving support, including food, water, shelter, emergency healthcare, sanitation and hygiene, and critical nutrition services to the world's most vulnerable and hardest to reach people. Whether one has a religion or not, our values and people of faith would be shocked to know that the Republicans want to do this. This assistance is needed now more than ever. After years of decline, there are more people facing hunger now than in 2019, almost 30 percent of the global population. It is important to provide this humanitarian assistance because it is morally the right thing to do and because it reflects also on our global leadership. I hope there is still a sense of morality and a sense of values as you, the Republicans, look at how the impact of cutting many of these programs will impact human beings and their lives. I would ask my colleagues what they would do if they could not protect their children from preventable disease, not be able to afford food or clean water that does not make them sick? You would do almost anything to prevent that from happening.…”