[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 26 (Thursday, February 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E130]
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   INTRODUCTION OF THE ROBUST INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO PANDEMIC ACT

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                     HON. JESUS G. ``CHUY'' GARCIA

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2021

  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce the 
Robust International Response to Pandemic Act, along with my colleagues 
Jan Schakowsky of Illinois and Mark Takano of California.
  The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis it has generated are 
global problems and both require global solutions. The United States 
must show leadership by supporting each country's ability to fight the 
virus, and the Robust International Response to Pandemic Act will do 
that by supporting an issuance of Special Drawing Rights from the IMF 
that will boost the global economy and aid our response to the virus.
  ``Special Drawing Rights'' will help countries avoid depleting their 
reserves during the turbulent economic times ahead; 2 trillion SDRs 
will help all of us--and especially emerging markets and developing 
economies--avoid financial catastrophe.
  I urge this body to advance this important legislation.

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