Political Quotes

“I come before you today to mark the third anniversary and, unfortunately, the start of the fourth year of conflict of the war in Sudan. Sudan is home to the largest humanitarian and displacement crisis in the whole world. This conflict and the resulting humanitarian crisis are largely being ignored by people across the world, including in our country, who are best positioned to make a difference. The war in Sudan started because a few years back, one of the most brutal dictators of the 20th century was actually overthrown by civil society and young people in Sudan looking for a better country. It was an effort to move toward a democracy, but that move was suddenly halted by two generals, each of a separate warring party and, unfortunately, fueled by external actors. The violence in Sudan has caused upwards of 15 million people to flee their homes--a quarter of the population--and has left literally half of the country's 50 million people on the brink of starvation and acute hunger. Yet, still now 3 years in--and I understand how they feel--the Sudanese people feel basically forgotten by the world. Now, I have come to the floor previously to speak out on this issue, and I rise again today because this conflict cannot continue to be ignored. America must lead, not back away, in times like these when suffering and terror are at their peak.”