Outcry for Syria

Floor Speech

Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, how much longer can we continue to watch the bloodshed and slaughter in Syria without demanding the United Nations' collaborative action providing those rebels, along with states out of the Arab League, the weapons that they need? We know that there is a hesitation to begin air attacks; but when you see the slaughter, the loss of life of women and children, it is outrageous.

We learned today that Russia joined the Red Cross in calling for a daily truce in Syria for humanitarian needs. That is not enough. Russia and China should stop their blocking of the United Nations and the Security Council of providing some aid to save the lives of innocent women and children.

This is a humanitarian crisis and it calls for a quick response. Yes, the Red Cross and humanitarian aid should be allowed in, but we should provide for those who are trying to defend themselves against oppression the kind of support on the ground that is necessary.

Where is the Arab League? Where is the collaborative effort of the United Nations? Where is the outcry for the bloodshed in Syria?

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