Joe Wilson: “the world has entrusted peacekeepers from the United Nations with the tremendous task of promoting peace and…”

“the world has entrusted peacekeepers from the United Nations with the tremendous task of promoting peace and international cooperation throughout the globe. Unfortunately, for years we have watched U.N. peacekeepers neglect their lofty goals and actually contribute to the demise of war-torn nations. From the jungles of the Congo to the swamps of Sierra Leone, U.N. peacekeepers have committed crimes, including sexual exploitation, corruption, sex trafficking, and the systematic rape of women. In Bosnia, the U.N. quashed an investigation into the involvement of U.N. police in enslavement of Eastern European women. Today, Congress has a rare opportunity to restore hope, order, and purpose to the U.N. Decades of U.N. waste, fraud, and abuse prove that strong action is the only remedy for the problems plaguing the organization. By linking U.S. support to U.N. reform, we can ensure the U.N. peacekeepers rightfully fulfill their mission. In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11. ____________________”