On the recordDecember 13, 2018
I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. I understand it will be on a voice vote. This exemption, just like the amendment that will follow, is so broad as to render the underlying resolution impotent. Let's be clear. The existing conflict the United States is supporting is the primary cause of the humanitarian catastrophe that exists today. Eighty-five thousand kids under the age of 5 have died of starvation and disease. This is the world's worst cholera epidemic in the history of the globe. If we were to adopt this amendment, it could potentially allow for continued unlimited assistance for the Saudi coalition to continue to exacerbate that nightmare. I urge my colleagues, on a voice vote, to oppose this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there no further debate? The question occurs on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 4097) is not agreed to. Amendment No. 4098 The PRESIDING OFFICER. There will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to the Cotton amendment, No. 4098. The Senator from Arkansas.
