Political Quotes

“The comments of a single individual should not be an excuse to eliminate funding for an entire institution. My understanding is that individual has already offered her resignation. The United States Institute of Peace is one of the best tools the United States has to bring people together--government officials, civil society practitioners, and defense experts--to creatively solve problems that are some of the world's thorniest issues. Congress created USIP for this purpose in 1983. USIP applies practical solutions directly in conflict zones and provides analysis, education, and resources to those working for peace. USIP has specialized teams of mediators, trainers, and others in some of the world's most dangerous places, including Iraq and Afghanistan, equipping others with the skills necessary to prevent or resolve their own violent conflicts before they threaten the United States. In 2015, USIP facilitated a local Sunni-Shia accord and decree that averted bloodshed and let 380,000 internally displaced persons return home. In Burma, they trained civic leaders, government officials, and police to help achieve a peaceful 2015 election for a more democratic government during a delicate transition from autocratic rule to democracy. USIP works on the ground with local partners on the root causes of conflict that all too frequently result in America's military gains of diplomatic and development investments going to peace. Mr.…”