Emanuel Cleaver: “I thank the distinguished whip for his comments and for, frankly, requesting that we have the opportunity this evening…”

“I thank the distinguished whip for his comments and for, frankly, requesting that we have the opportunity this evening to remember those horrific events in world history. As the whip said, we must declare ``never again,'' and it must be real and serious; and, if necessary, we must redouble our efforts against evil anywhere it presents its ugly head. The pain that I am still feeling here tonight is because, since 1995, the international tribunal has indicted 95 individuals. Let me go back and remind you, 800,000--it could be many more--died, 95 individuals have been indicted, and there have been 49 convictions. Now, if there is a person with a heart anywhere on the planet, that heart should be broken right now, knowing what happened to the Rwandan people, what happened to women, little girls, children. The world shall not tolerate this again. I would like to now yield to the distinguished Congressman from the Ninth District of Memphis, Tennessee, Mr. Steve Cohen.”