Mr. Chairman. I rise in support of the amendment. The Humanitarian Aid Corridor Act was created to ensure that U.S. aid reaches refugees in the quickest way possible regardless of geopolitical concerns. This amendment notifies countries such as Turkey. which refuses to allow humanitarian aid destined for Armenia to cross its borders. that they will lose United States economic assistance unless the aid blockade is lifted. Breaking aid blockades is provided for by existing law. but unfortunately. a Presidential waiver is allowed under certain circumstances. This amendment will put teeth into the law by requiring a cutoff of economic support funds to offending countries regardless of a Presidential waiver.
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