Political Quotes

“I thank Congresswoman Holmes Norton for organizing this Special Order. I am grateful for the comments that she has made. To the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Green), his passionate plea to see Austin Tice freed was moving, and I am proud to associate myself with many of his comments. I rise today because Austin Tice has been in captivity for 2,647 days. Those have been 2,647 days of fear and anguish for his parents, his friends, his classmates, and his community. They have also represented 2,647 days of Austin's remarkable life and his determination and his will to live despite his captivity. Austin is a journalist with a deep sense of service. He is also a veteran. Seven years ago, he traveled to Syria to report on the plight of Syria's children. He wanted to shed light on the consequences of a complex and unrelenting war on the youth of Syria. And in Syria, he was abducted. It was that 2,647 days ago that he was abducted. He remains held in Syria, and we have every reason to believe that Austin is still alive. He is being held in Syria. In September, I joined a letter sent by Republicans and Democrats directly to the President of the United States. In that letter, we called on the administration to use every diplomatic tool in our toolbox to secure Austin's safe return home. {time} 2000 Austin's parents have been among his strongest advocates. They have made countless trips to Washington, D.C., and across the Middle East working to secure his release.…”