Despite diplomatic efforts & a ceasefire, violence still plagues Yemen.
Along w/ reduced international aid, this could exacerbate the spread of COVID19.
@RepJoeWilson & I hosted a @HouseForeign MENAIT Subcommittee virtual event to examine humanitarian crisis. (1/4)
Along w/ reduced international aid, this could exacerbate the spread of COVID19.
@RepJoeWilson & I hosted a @HouseForeign MENAIT Subcommittee virtual event to examine humanitarian crisis. (1/4)
Our members are focused on COVID19's impact on our communities & constituents. This pandemic demonstrates that developments abroad can jeopardize national security at home.
The US must continue to help end the war, reduce humanitarian suffering & contain COVID-19 in Yemen.(2/4)
The US must continue to help end the war, reduce humanitarian suffering & contain COVID-19 in Yemen.(2/4)
Thank you @RAlmutawakel, @AbdulGhani1959, who joined from Yemen, & @SchneidermanDM & @ElanaGulf for sharing your insight, which affirms that Congress has a responsibility to continue our work, including tracking global events & bringing attention to humanitarian crises. (3/4)
We hope our efforts today will confirm that all committees of Congress can & must continue to do their critical work while apart.
I look forward to bipartisan efforts to update the House rules to utilize secure technology to keep hearings open & transparent to the public. (4/4)
I look forward to bipartisan efforts to update the House rules to utilize secure technology to keep hearings open & transparent to the public. (4/4)
