Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 59. I would first like to thank my colleague, Chairman Meeks, for drafting this important resolution. On October 25, 2021, Sudan's military leaders launched a coup that essentially dissolved nearly 2 years of progress toward establishing a civilian-led transitional government that would be accountable to the people of Sudan. Since then, the military junta has undertaken a campaign involving serious human rights violations, including the unlawful detention of the recognized Prime Minister, senior government officials, and members of civil society. Civilian protestors have been maimed, detained, and killed arbitrarily. Now, the military junta has brazenly aligned itself with the Kremlin and provided Putin access to its mining sector at a time when Russia is seeking funds to wage its own brutal, illegal war in Ukraine. For these reasons, Congress needs to send a unified message to Sudan's military junta by strongly condemning the October 25 coup and reaffirming our support for the Sudanese people. This resolution will also signal to the world that the international community must take a stand against the antidemocratic trends sweeping Sudan and the region. We must continue championing multilateral efforts to bring peace and stability to Sudan.…”