OUTCRY FOR SYRIA; Congressional Record Vol. 158, No. 45

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OUTCRY FOR SYRIA

(Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas asked and was given permission to address

the House for 1 minute.)

Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, how much longer can we

continue to watch the bloodshed and slaughter in Syria without

demanding the United Nations' collaborative action providing those

rebels, along with states out of the Arab League, the weapons that they

need? We know that there is a hesitation to begin air attacks; but when

you see the slaughter, the loss of life of women and children, it is

outrageous.

We learned today that Russia joined the Red Cross in calling for a

daily truce in Syria for humanitarian needs. That is not enough. Russia

and China should stop their blocking of the United Nations and the

Security Council of providing some aid to save the lives of innocent

women and children.

This is a humanitarian crisis and it calls for a quick response. Yes,

the Red Cross and humanitarian aid should be allowed in, but we should

provide for those who are trying to defend themselves against

oppression the kind of support on the ground that is necessary.

Where is the Arab League? Where is the collaborative effort of the

United Nations? Where is the outcry for the bloodshed in Syria?

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