Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 18, 2020
Now we have a circumstance where the newly appointed Acting Secretary of Defense is saying that our troops will be cut in half. I understand, the Joint Chiefs, if I am correct, have not been consulted or they have not made that decision. And that means, is that opening the door more for Russia into Afghanistan and Iraq? Is that jeopardizing our troops? These are questions that tie into relationships between Russia and now, presently, the United States. I think we have to make a firm statement against the G7, and I ask that we question the decision to withdraw troops, not because I have not been against the wars, but because I believe our troops should be assessed as their security and also our mission. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the support of this legislation.
Said by
Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas

Share

More from Sheila Jackson Lee

Apr 12, 2024

I thank the distinguished ranking member of the Judiciary Committee and the chairman of the Judiciary Committee. Even in this time of 2024, we need this legislation to protect now one of the most revered civil rights leaders, Dr. Martin…

govinfo.gov
Mar 12, 2024

With a great deal of consternation I rise in opposition to the opposition. H. Res. 1065, here we go again. Rather than solutions, the Republicans are denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policy. What do they have to offer…

govinfo.gov
Mar 22, 2024

As a senior member of the Committees on the Budget, Judiciary, and Homeland Security, I proudly rise in support of H. Res. 1102--Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Approps Minibus No. 2) which will provide funding to continue…

govinfo.gov
Apr 12, 2024

It is unbelievable that we would go after innocent Americans and Members of Congress in the random searching and fishing of information that may not be relevant. In the past, ``abouts'' collection focused on collecting communications that…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation