Nita Lowey: “I hope I am optimistic, and the issue is of critical importance, as you know.”

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.

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

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…