[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 7, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              {time}  2015
             WE ARE A NATION OF CARING AND HUMANITARIANISM

  (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, 18 days before this Nation turns its 
eyes toward a beautiful recognition--for those of us who practice the 
understanding of the birth of our Lord--Christmas--and the many other 
faiths that will celebrate their special days in their own way--
Brittney Griner still remains incarcerated in the most devastating, 
horrific, cruel, and brutal conditions. She must come home, along with 
Paul Whelan.
  At the same time, I stand with the defenders of democracy, Ukraine, 
and hope that we will provide the resources necessary and be able to 
accept their fight for democracy while our former President asks to 
suspend our Constitution. Let us do the support for Ukraine and not 
suspend the Constitution.
  Finally, ravaging floods are still plaguing the people of Pakistan. 
We have asked for $600 million. They deserve those dollars to be able 
to restore their lives--pregnant women, families, farmers suffering and 
starving. It is necessary, as an ally of the United States, that we try 
to respond in this funding cycle now--dollars needed for Pakistan.
  I look forward to working with the administration to provide the 
relief that they need. We are a Nation of caring and humanitarianism.
  Bring Brittney Griner home now.

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