[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 7 (Friday, January 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            SUPPORTING STRIKES ON HOUTHI REBELS INSIDE YEMEN

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of 
the strikes on the Houthi rebels inside Yemen.
  Last night, the U.S. and coalition partners conducted strikes against 
numerous targets in Yemen used by Houthi rebels to endanger U.S. and 
international shipping vessels.
  For months, Iranian-backed fighters have attempted to disrupt global 
commerce and wreak havoc in the Red Sea. These unprovoked attacks not 
only risk the lives of our servicemembers and innocent civilians; they 
threaten to disrupt the international economy.
  When the circumstances demand it, we must rise to the occasion and 
act.
  As a member of the House Committee on Armed Services, I will always 
support swift action to defend our national security interests.

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