Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on the Historic Peace Deal Between The Colombian Government and FARC
Washington, DC – Today, the Colombian government and the FARC rebel group signed a historic peace accord, ending more than five decades of conflict in the country.
Rep. Ruben Gallego issued the following statement:
“The peace deal announced today between the Colombian government and the FARC rebel group marks the end of the longest running conflict in our hemisphere.
"This deal is the result of many years of hard work and compromise, and I thank the negotiators for paying special attention to the rights of victims on all sides. As with any major conflict, there will be challenges ahead as Colombia recovers from this time of turmoil and it is my hope that the nation will come together as they welcome this long-awaited peace.
"I extend my congratulations to President Santos for his bold leadership in seeking a fair and just end to this conflict. I also call on Congress to commit to strong support of our ally during this critical juncture in Colombian history."