[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 85 (Monday, May 17, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H2406-H2407]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   ISRAEL IS AMERICA'S STRONGEST ALLY

  (Mr. COMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to stand with the people of 
Israel and their right to defend themselves against the Iranian-funded 
terrorist groups, Hamas and Hezbollah.
  Last week, these terrorists began firing missiles into Israel and 
killing Israeli citizens. Since these unjustified attacks started, we 
have seen Members of Congress and the media rush to declare a moral 
equivalence between Israel and its attackers.
  Let me be very clear: There is no moral equivalence between the State 
of Israel and terrorists who shield themselves with children, target 
civilian

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centers for missile attacks, and openly desire to destroy the Jewish 
people.
  Israel is a sovereign, democratic Nation and is entitled to defend 
itself. The indiscriminate violence against Israeli citizens must end. 
Time and time again, Israel has proven itself to be America's strongest 
ally, and we must have Israel's back in their time of need. I urge my 
fellow Members of Congress and the Biden administration to stand firm 
with Israel against those who seek its destruction.

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