Political Quotes

“This amendment does not harm the United States' ability to help refugees if it so desires. First, it keeps in place U.S. funding for IOM activities in other regions where there are refugee crises. It simply blocks U.S. funding for activities in the Western Hemisphere that are harming our own border security. Second, if the United States wants to provide refugee services, it should do so directly and not rely on international organizations to administer these services. To the extent that the U.S. does want to engage with international organizations, this does not mean it should not review how its funds are used and whether the organization is operating in the best interests of the United States. In this instance, the IOM is not, and the U.S. should not be complicit in bad policies that harm our country. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Ms. Hageman). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”