Nita Lowey: “Prior to his death, Congressman Dickey reversed his position stating that he had deep regrets about the amendment and…”

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the Speaker of the House.

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.

MEPPA offers the one thing that has always stood between proven civil society initiatives and widespread change: the promise of sufficient peacebuilding resources.