[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 118 (Friday, June 26, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E581]
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                               NEW SUDAN

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 26, 2020

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, congratulations to the 
Prime Minister of Sudan, Abdullah Hamdok, and President of the 
Sovereign Council, Lt. General Abdel Fatah al-Burhan, for their 
invaluable efforts to transition to a ``New Sudan'' characterized by a 
civilian-led democratic state, that promotes religious freedom and the 
rights of women and minorities.
  There are immense challenges facing Sudan including political 
instability, economic fragility, and food security, all exacerbated in 
the face of a pandemic. The American people are supportive as evidenced 
by H.R. 6094, The Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability, and 
Financial Transparency Act of 2020; the $356 million in financial 
support from USAID announced on June 25, 2020, and the 2020 bipartisan 
House Foreign Affairs Committee visit to Sudan.
  The challenges and personal risks accepted by the Prime Minister and 
Sovereign Council President are recognized. The House of 
Representatives and the American people are committed to a prosperous 
and democratic Sudan.
  Sudan is ably represented in Washington by Ambassador Noureldin 
Satti.

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