Rep Lieu Statement on Passage of Resolution to End Us Support in Yemen

Statement

Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the passage of the House's resolution to end U.S. support for the war in Yemen.

"I've been gravely concerned about the catastrophe unfolding in Yemen since 2015, and have worked to stop U.S. military involvement in this bloody civil war. The Saudi-led coalition was dropping bombs on civilians and we were helping fuel those planes. Millions of people were becoming aid-dependent in what was turning into, and now is, the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.

"The U.S., despite Democrats' calls for answers and actions for change, continued to support the coalition's efforts. Every step of the way, the Republican-controlled House obstructed debates on Yemen because it was uncomfortable to shame our partners and make tough choices about ending our support in order to protect civilians. After nearly four years of conflict, Congress finally took action on the House floor. I commend Congressman Ro Khanna for authoring this legislation.

"I'm proud that we've passed this bill, which I coauthored, to send a clear message to the Administration that we must end all U.S. military support in Yemen."

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