Political Quotes

“I thank Chairman Engel for his incredible leadership on this issue. Mr. Chair, I am proud to be an original cosponsor of Congressman Khanna's resolution. The Saudi-led war in Yemen has led to a staggering crisis, and it is happening on our watch. This bombing campaign would not be happening without the active involvement of the United States military with the Saudis. More than 75 percent of Yemen's population needs humanitarian assistance. Yemen has one of the highest maternal death rates in the region. Its health infrastructure has crumbled, and tens of thousands of pregnant women are at risk of serious complications. The list goes on and on. It is long past time to bring U.S. involvement in this calamity to an end. Mr. Chair, I want to thank Congressman Khanna for his leadership and Chairman Engel for making this a top priority. We have a responsibility not just as Members of Congress, but as human beings not just to talk about these horrors, but to do everything in our power to end them. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Panetta). The time of the gentleman has expired.”