CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA; Congressional Record Vol. 164, No. 46

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CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA

(Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana asked and was given permission to address the

House for 1 minute.)

Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to shine light on

the ongoing tragedy in Syria.

Today marks 7 years of civil war in Syria, 7 years of indiscriminate

killing of women and children, 7 years of intermittent chemical attacks

on civilians by the Assad regime, 7 years of bombings, of people thrown

out of their homes, of children whose youth has been stolen from them.

The ongoing tragedy in eastern Ghouta is just the most recent of

horrific events perpetrated by the Assad regime and their Iranian-

backed militia.

The White Helmets group reports that 800 civilians have been killed

in the past 2 weeks as the Assad regime continues to pound the rebel-

held area, despite the ongoing humanitarian cease-fire.

The blatant disregard regime forces have for civilian life is nothing

short of despicable.

We must continue to be engaged in efforts to support the Syrian

Democratic Forces and other allies that believe in a free, democratic,

and independent Syria.

Without U.S. leadership, the carnage will continue and we will be

left with meaningless U.N. resolutions. We must stand with our allies

to stop this devastating carnage that is tearing apart families and

ruining countless lives.

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