Political Quotes

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end of subtitle E of title XII the following: SEC. 12__. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON NORTH KOREA. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) diplomacy is essential to address the illegal nuclear program of North Korea; (2) every effort should be made to avoid a military confrontation with North Korea, as it would pose extreme risks to-- (A) United States military personnel; (B) noncombatants, including United States citizens and citizens of United States allies; and (C) regional security; (3) the United States should pursue a sustained and credible diplomatic process to achieve the denuclearization of North Korea and an end to the 69-year-long Korean War; and (4) until such time as North Korea no longer poses a threat to the United States or United States allies, the United States should, in concert with such allies, continue to deter North Korea through credible defense and deterrence posture. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 476, the gentleman from California (Mr. Khanna) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.”