Political Quotes

“I am prepared to close, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, this has been an unimaginable and agonizing time for the Ukrainian people, especially for the Ukrainian children who, sadly, have been pawns in this terrible war. It has been agonizing for adoptive parents like those we heard about today who have been waiting to give some of these children warm and loving homes. Mr. Speaker, this resolution is about doing what is right for Ukraine and for the children of Ukraine who have already endured such tragedy and hardship. By working with Ukraine to reopen pathways for intercountry adoption, we are extending a lifeline to children who have been caught in the crossfire of an unjust war. Let's make sure that, even in the darkest of times, we are creating pathways to brighten futures. Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me in supporting H. Res. 915, and I yield back the balance of my time.”