Political Quotes

“Many Members here, including myself, have traveled to Afghanistan for years to express our gratitude to our heroic men and women in uniform serving there. We remain in awe of their patriotism and courage. And just as awe-inspiring are their partners on the ground: the local Afghan interpreters, drivers, embassy staff, contractors, security personnel and others who have worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the American military and our diplomatic personnel. These Afghan partners have been vital to the safety of American lives and to the success of our mission. They accepted an extraordinary risk to their lives and families, with the understanding that we would stand by them. And now, they are under attack--facing the threat of deadly retribution from the Taliban. Today, with the ALLIES Act, the U.S. Congress is honoring our promises to these brave heroes: to respect their service and to not leave them behind. Thank you to Congressman Jason Crow--a former Army Ranger who served our Nation in Afghanistan and Iraq. He, with Congressman Seth Moulton and the entire bipartisan ``Honoring our Promises'' Working Group, has been firm, principled and relentless in fighting for this legislation and other action to protect our ``Afghan allies.'' Earlier this summer, with their leadership, the House proudly passed the HOPE for Afghan SIVS Act, which took the first step in that mission.…”