The decision to support the US Turkish people: Voted
In the House of Representatives, the lower house of the US Congress, the draft resolution conveys condolences to Turkey and Syrians affected by the February 6 earthquakes, thanks the US for supporting the people of Turkey and Syria, and condemns the actions. of the Assad regime that prevented UN aid from reaching the north of the country.
The bill passed with 414 “yes” votes to 2 “no” votes.
SUPPORT TO TURKEY
South Carolina representative, Republican politician Joe Wilson, in his speech before the vote, drew attention to the fact that many people lost their lives and were left homeless in Turkey and Syria due to the earthquakes. Expressing his condolences to the people of Turkey and Syria, Wilson stated that NATO member Turkey should always be supported, and mentioned Turkey’s contribution to the Korean War.
Stating that he co-chaired the US-Turkey Congressional Caucus Meetings, Wilson noted that Turkey has been a NATO member for more than 70 years, saying the US is particularly supportive of efforts to meet the needs of those affected. by the earthquake in Turkey. .
Wilson, for his part, claimed that the Assad regime in Syria prevented the UN from delivering aid to those affected by the earthquake in Syria, and drew attention to the fact that Russia vetoed the passage of aid across the border in the UN Security Council. .
Calling on US President Joe Biden to use all necessary diplomatic means to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria, Wilson criticized the Biden administration on the grounds that the sanctions imposed on the Assad regime were “weakened.”
The representative of the Democratic Party, Bill Keating, pointed out the magnitude of the earthquakes and pointed out that with the draft resolution in question, they send a strong message of solidarity to the peoples of Turkey and Syria from the US. Keating stressed that they will continue to support the people of Turkey and Syria.
Madeleine Dean MP noted that the rebuilding process will not be easy after this disaster, saying: “This bill is a symbol of our commitment to continue to provide assistance to those who have been severely affected by this tragedy.”
CONTENT OF THE Draft
In the bill, it was noted that the House of Representatives mourned the terrible loss of life caused by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023, expressing condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. In addition, support from the US government, other countries and non-governmental organizations, as well as the US Agency for International Development (USAID), White Helmets in Syria, and personnel from the Incirlik Air Base, who carried out humanitarian aid and search and rescue activities on the ground after the earthquakes were also appreciated.
The bill, which thanked those who devotedly and voluntarily contributed to post-earthquake works in Turkey and Syria, called on the international community to help those affected by the earthquakes. The bill also welcomed Turkey’s continued support for Syrians both inside the country and in northwestern Syria.
“(The House of Representatives) condemns the efforts of the Assad regime to brazenly exploit the disaster to evade international pressure and responsibility, including by preventing the United Nations (UN) from providing assistance at several border crossings between Turkey and Syria,” says the bill. saying.
In the bill, which urged the Biden administration to use all diplomatic means to open the border gates between Turkey and Syria to send aid, the need for international assistance to deliver aid to northwestern Syria was emphasized.
The bill also called for the establishment of a monitoring mechanism to ensure that US-funded aid is not used to benefit the Assad regime and to continue to protect the Syrian people under the 2019 Caesar Act. (BRITISH AUTO CLUB)