On the recordOctober 12, 2011
It's an offensive caricature of Colombia, a democratic ally, a place that is fighting for democracy and for freedom and for due process and the rule of law. We should recognize it, commend them, thank them for being such an ally, for being a democracy. Mr. Speaker, isn't it ironic that a lot of the people that want to do business with Castro's Cuba, where labor unions aren't even permitted, complain about Colombia because they are a democracy, because they're an ally, because they're doing the right thing. Let's pass this commonsense thing. Let's also thank the President for finally doing what he said he was going to do a long time ago when he said that it was time to pass this. It's better late than never, Mr. President, but thank you for finally sending it.
