Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time for the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, the terrorist activity that has destabilized parts of northern Mozambique is a symptom of a larger issue at hand. The United States is working closely with the Mozambican Government to help address the drivers of terrorist recruitment by supporting governance reforms, providing humanitarian assistance, and promoting other stabilization efforts in the country. This resolution underscores that commitment and urges the Mozambican Government to create a centralized and comprehensive strategy to counter violent extremism and restore security in its northern region. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Jacobs for her leadership on this resolution, and I urge all my colleagues to join us by voting in the affirmative. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Torres of New York). The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Manning) that the House suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 720. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.”