[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H8893-H8894]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 OPPOSING ``RIGHT OF RETURN'' REFERENCE IN THE IRAQ STUDY GROUP REPORT

  (Mr. McHENRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, a curious section of the Iraq Study Group 
final report which was submitted to the President yesterday mentions 
the so-called Palestinian right of return demand, and says that it 
should be addressed in the negotiation process to stabilize Iraq.
  I am concerned that many in the region, including groups opposed to 
Israel's very existence, will take this mention in the Iraq Study Group 
report as support of a full so-called right of return.

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  The United States should not be seen as supporting any policy that 
will fundamentally alter Israel's safety and security. The so-called 
right of return would jeopardize the future of Israel and benefit the 
enemies of peace and freedom and enemies of the United States.
  I strongly urge the President and this Congress to remain steadfast 
in our support of Israel and offer policies designed to enhance, not 
weaken, our most important and trusted friend and ally.

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