Political Quotes

“For the record, it is really cold. I don't know what y'all are planning in here, if y'all are planning on cutting hogs or not, but it is that cold. I just want you to know, for the record, some of the folks have complained, and I am one of them. Mr. Speaker, Brazil and the U.S. have enjoyed a long and successful security relationship. Both partners work together to address regional security challenges, like terrorist activity along the tri-border area, countering narcotics trafficking, including narcotics destined for the United States, and the Venezuelan regime's destabilizing activities. In fact, Brazil's military was one of the only Latin American forces to join Allied operations during World War II; a conflict in which my father took part in which my uncle lost his life. This shortsighted amendment fails to recognize our partnership in addressing our national interests and regional stability. It unnecessarily denigrates the reputation of one of three major non- NATO allies in Latin America. It also threatens to curtail our long history of security, cooperation, including implementation of the DOD's Women, Peace, and Security Initiative. The U.S. military has long worked with their Brazilian counterparts to address regional defense matters, premised on respect for democracy and human rights. We must look for ways of broadening the extensive bilateral agenda to reach mutually beneficial outcomes.…”