Political Quotes

“The resolution rightfully expresses the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Yemen, which remains a stain of the conscience of the world. The resolution condemns violations of international law and specifically denounces those actions taken by Iran that are illegal. Saudi Arabia should also be subjected to that judgement. When the resolution ``denounces the conduct of activities in Yemen and areas affected by the conflict that are, directly or indirectly, inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict, including the deliberate targeting of civilian populations or the use of civilians as human shields'' and ``calls on all parties to the conflict to allow for unobstructed access for humanitarian organizations, human rights investigators, medical relief personnel, and journalists,'' those calls should apply both to the Iranians and to the Saudis. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time for debate has expired. Pursuant to the order of the House of Wednesday, November 1, 2017, the previous question is ordered on the resolution. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”