Nita Lowey: “Please tell us about contingency planning in light of the very real potential of a completely destabilized region and…”

We cannot allow a return to a familiar and unstable status quo which repeatedly increases violence and animosity while rendering a final resolution of the conflict impossible.

Congress has the unique opportunity to support the Administration in creating a new strategy that takes a long-term approach.

We must address this situation head-on.

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the gentlemen from Illinois (Mr. Garcia).