Curtis Has “Grave Concerns” with Yemen Resolution
Washington, DC,
April 4, 2019
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Foreign Affairs & Trade
Today, Representative John Curtis (R-UT), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, voted against the S.J. Res. 7, To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. “As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I've had the opportunity to travel around the world and witness firsthand the importance of US support for our allies. As I said on the House Floor last November, I believe we should be doing everything we can to end the horrific war in Yemen and pursue peace between the Saudis and the Houthis; however, I have grave concerns about the precedent this resolution would set,” said Curtis. “By using war powers tools to remove aid, instead of other legislative vehicles, we risk disrupting over 100 critical security partnerships around the world relying on those same powers. This could result in unintended impacts on non-US military operations by other countries as well. Foreign policy is a delicate endeavor and I would encourage those supporting this resolution to consider the wider impact.” Background
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