Political Quotes

“These Special Drawing Rights of the International Monetary Fund are the only way the poorest nations on Earth could have the money to buy vaccines to save their people. That is what it boils down to. But Senator Kennedy says: Well, some of this money might get into the wrong hands. I pray that it doesn't. I pray that they administer it properly, and I think they will. But how would you like to have on your conscience the fact that our amendment vote on the Senate floor is the end of the funds for vaccines for some of the poorest countries on Earth? I would not want that on my conscience. Support my amendment, which makes it clear where the Americans do stand when it comes to this issue. Vote on Amendment No. 2014 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.”