Joseph Knollenberg: “I rise to offer support for H.R. 2052, the Sudan Peace Act, which will help facilitate solutions to the problems of…”

“I rise to offer support for H.R. 2052, the Sudan Peace Act, which will help facilitate solutions to the problems of famine and war in Sudan. First, let me say a special thanks to all the sponsors, especially Tom Tancredo, and the Committee on International Relations as well as the Subcommittee on Africa, for their hard work and leadership in developing this bill. I would like to also commend House leadership for bringing this bill to the House floor. The crisis in Sudan has resulted in two million casualties due to famine and the continuing war. The 18-year civil war in Sudan has fueled an on-going religious conflict between Muslins and Christians and has challenged our relations with Sudan due to its human rights violations and support of international terrorism. Despite this, I am hopeful this bill can help to address the problems and bring forth a peaceful resolution to the current situation. With that said, H.R. 2052 should be supported by the House and Senate chambers.”