[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 84 (Friday, May 14, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2348]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PROTECTING ISRAEL IS DUTY OF UNITED STATES

  (Mr. CAWTHORN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CAWTHORN. Madam Speaker, the deadly conflict plaguing Israel 
becomes worse and worse each day.
  Since Monday, the vile and despicable terrorist organization Hamas 
has launched over 1,000 rockets from Gaza into Israeli population 
centers.
  The fact that Members of this body are speaking out in support of 
these terrorists leaves me sickened. The differences between these two 
sides are shocking. There is no debate that if Israel were to lay down 
their arms entirely, there would be a genocide. But if Hamas were to 
lay down their arms, there would be nothing but peace.
  The fact that Representatives here in this Chamber would side with 
violent extremists is mind-boggling. I encourage these Members to go to 
Gaza, see how they murder members of the LGBTQ community, see how they 
marginalize and abuse women, how they treat those of different faiths.
  Let me be clear: There is no moral equivalency between these two 
sides. It is our duty to protect Israel, and if anyone is to ever 
invade Israel, I promise you that there is no crevice on Earth that 
will conceal you from the wrath of God.
  I would also be remiss to not recognize that some Members of this 
body in the majority party have spoken out against Hamas, and for that, 
I thank you.

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