Nita Lowey: “I claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized…”

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.

We must address this situation head-on.

In particular, we would like to commend Congresswoman Nita Lowey, whom the bill is named after, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Chris Coons, and Senator Tim Kaine for their leadership in advancing this…

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Schrier).