[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E800]
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                 SUPPORT OF OUR STRATEGIC ALLY, ISRAEL

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2014

  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, rise today in support of our 
strategic ally, and the only democracy in the Middle East, Israel.
  Over 65 years ago, the Nation of Israel was founded and the Jewish 
people returned to their long-promised homeland.
  In the Middle East, it is vital that Israel and the United States 
continue to protect our shared values including our commitment to 
liberty, equality and religious freedom.
  I am pleased to see that the House Armed Services Committee restored 
funding to joint U.S.-Israeli missile defenses.
  Israel's security should be our first priority but this includes more 
than just weapons funding.
  I support the talks and negotiations currently taking place with 
Iran.
  As the Obama Administration continues talks with Iran, we, in 
Congress, have a responsibility to continue considering additional 
sanctions in case the talks fail.
  The Iranians must understand that weapons grade uranium enrichment 
will not be tolerated and that the United States and Israel's security 
will be protected.
  We will continue to monitor the negotiations closely and Congress 
will not hesitate to act should further sanctions become necessary.

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