[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 45 (Monday, March 19, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H1376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            OUTCRY FOR SYRIA

  (Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  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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