Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 714. I would like to recognize the gentleman from American Samoa, our good friend, Eni Faleomavaega, for introducing this important measure, and I was proud to have joined him as the lead cosponsor. I would like to commend and thank Mr. Faleomavaega for his nearly four decades of service in the United States Congress and to our Foreign Affairs Committee, which will soon come to an end, sadly, and we will all miss him dearly. Throughout his career, Eni has fought for human rights and for the rule of law, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, and the idea that all people should have the opportunity to prosper without fear for their family's safety or livelihoods. This resolution that he presents before us is a fitting representation of the ideals and goals that Eni has worked so hard in support of during his many years in Congress. This resolution encourages a peaceful reconciliation of the maritime and jurisdictional disputes in the South and East China Seas, as well as the kind of peace that is too often lacking in our world today. This resolution is also an important statement in support of the universally recognized principle of the freedom of navigation. Mr. Speaker, peace in Asia has held for over a generation, and we have seen incredible economic growth.…”