[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 2013)]
[House]
[Pages H2706-H2707]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          PROMOTING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATE OF ISRAEL

  (Mr. COLLINS of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to encourage my 
colleagues to cosponsor legislation I have introduced to ensure that 
the State of Israel maintains its qualitative military edge.
  Israel recently celebrated its 65th anniversary of independence.
  Unfortunately, many of Israel's neighbors continue their relentless 
attacks against this Nation. While Iran pursues its nuclear program, it 
has launched cyber attacks against Israel.
  Israel is under constant danger from both conventional and 
unconventional weapons. However, the current statutory definition of 
``qualitative military edge'' does not include the threats posed by 
militia activity or cyber attacks.
  These are very real threats against Israel and must be taken into 
account.

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H.R. 1992 updates the definition of ``qualitative military edge'' so 
that the asymmetric and cyber warfare are considered and would require 
a 2-year reporting process.
  I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Foreign Affairs 
Committee to advance this legislation and to increase our special 
relationship with Israel. I appreciate the chairman of Foreign Affairs, 
Mr. Royce, for his support and cosponsorship.
  And I also would like to thank my friend from across the aisle, Mr. 
Schneider, for his support. Good policy knows no party line, and I look 
forward to working together to move forward this legislation.

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