[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 83 (Thursday, May 13, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H2296-H2297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           VIOLENCE IN ISRAEL

  (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ asked and was given permission to address

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the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to declare unwavering and 
steadfast support for the State of Israel.
  Hamas and Islamic Jihad are single-handedly responsible for the 
escalation that has led to the bloodshed of Israelis and Palestinians.
  These terrorist organizations do not care about people or peace. They 
seek only to destroy the Jewish state. Israel has every right to defend 
herself. No nation should be subject to a barrage of rocket fire, like 
what we see on this easel on a civilian population.
  Without the Iron Dome air defense system, the loss of life would be 
worse than the nightmare before us today. Congress must ensure the 
lifesaving missile defense systems continue to get the support and 
funding needed to keep civilians safe.
  Israel has taken serious steps to deescalate the conflict while Hamas 
has only escalated its attacks. So it is especially irresponsible to 
demonize Israel's conduct while ignoring her right to self-defense.
  America unequivocally stands by our key democratic ally, Israel. I 
pray for peace and security in the region, and I mourn the loss of all 
lives--Israeli and Palestinian. I urge the cessation of all intentional 
acts of violence and a return to working toward a viable two-state 
solution. Everyone deserves to live in peace from terrorism.

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