Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, first off, I would like to say, as the chairman mentioned in the previous resolution that we discussed, Mr. Royce is leaving us at the end of this term, and I would like to thank him for the real bipartisan effort we have shown--Mr. Smith typifies that as well--on the Foreign Affairs Committee. This is an important committee that has broad responsibilities, as this bill indicates; and, in a Congress where, too often, there are divides and bitterness, that committee stands out as a committee of members who work together, who accomplish solutions to very complex international problems that affect us here at home. I know, going forward, I believe very strongly, we are going to have an even larger role in issues to come. Mr. Speaker, modern-day slavery destroys the lives of far too many innocent people. Today, in 2018, this should no longer be a topic of discussion, yet it is becoming increasingly more problematic. The solutions are within reach, and that requires coordination and cooperation. This bill does both. We have the information; we have the expertise; now we must act decisively to put the best tools in the right hands to end this injustice once and for all.…”