Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend for yielding. Pakistan and the United States have worked together as partners on issues of counterterrorism, trade, investment, and helping to ensure regional stability and security. It is because of this partnership that the United States must continue to work with the Pakistani Government to ensure democracy, human rights, and the rule of law are upheld in Pakistan and that the fundamental freedoms of the people of Pakistan are respected. That is why, along with Congressman McCormick, we joined together to introduce H. Res. 901, legislation to affirm the House of Representatives' support for democracy and for human rights in Pakistan. This resolution calls on the Biden administration to strengthen their engagement with Pakistan on these issues and calls on Pakistani authorities to respect the freedoms of the Pakistani people such as due process, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of speech. Our resolution also supports free and fair elections in Pakistan, elections that represent the will of the people of Pakistan. Unfortunately, Pakistan's most recent election that took place in February was not carried out under conditions that credible election observers considered free or fair.…”