Cord Byrd: “It is in our interest to ensure that humanitarian aid get through to all needy people who are suffering as a result of…”

“It is in our interest to ensure that humanitarian aid get through to all needy people who are suffering as a result of the war. The chairman, in the action of the full committee, included language suggested by the ranking member and myself which clarified our intent that humanitarian aid be effectively delivered using the facilities of the government of Azerbaijan. If the facilities of that government are not used, much of the aid would not be able to be delivered, as I understand it. Further, I have a letter from the Department of State indicating the Administration agrees entirely with this policy and stating the intent of the Administration to revise its State Department guidelines in regard to that region in order to ensure there is no further ambiguity as to the delivery of food, medicines and the like into Azerbaijan with the assistance of government personnel and facilities there such as warehouses, clinics and other logistical support.”