[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 29 (Thursday, February 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E257]
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 RECOGNIZING ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO DEFEND ITSELF AGAINST ATTACKS FROM GAZA

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 12, 2009

  Mr. BERRY. Madam Speaker, the current conflict in Gaza has drawn 
international attention. Congress must stand in solidarity with Israel 
and recognize the operations in Gaza as acts of self defense.
  For 8 years, Hamas has conducted rocket and mortar attacks into 
Israeli communities with increasing intensity and range. Hamas fired 
without concern for civilian casualties and it is time to put an end to 
Hamas's attacks.
  Israel has had no choice but to take military action in order to 
protect and defend its people.
  A permanent cease-fire must be reached but we must work to create a 
peace that is ``durable and sustainable'' and that starts with an end 
to Hamas's attacks on Israel.
  We in the United States must continue to stand in support our friend 
and ally Israel.

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