Rep Lieu Echoes Sens Shaheen and Young by Calling for Accurate Accounting of Coalition Activity in Yemen

Statement

Today Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on Sens. Shaheen and Young's letter to the Secretary of State, calling for "a certification that better reflects the facts on the ground" in Yemen.

"I have long said we need clearer information regarding the Saudi coalition's operational conduct in Yemen and I'm grateful that Sens. Shaheen and Young have maintained pressure on the Administration to follow the law and deliver the required information to the American people. In 2018, I offered an amendment that would've required similar certifications for refueling and strongly supported the inclusion of this certification provision in the Fiscal Year 2019 NDAA. I believe we can't allow the coalition to violate humanitarian law while receiving U.S. support. The Administration's initial certification in September 2018 contradicted facts on the ground in Yemen and undermined efforts to hold the coalition accountable for what appeared to be war crimes. In completing its second certification, I hope the Administration chooses to be transparent with the American people and hold our partners to the standard we should all expect."

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