[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 88 (Thursday, May 20, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2634]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                        SUPPORT OUR ALLY ISRAEL

  (Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
unequivocal support of our ally Israel.
  As a sovereign state, Israel has every right and a duty to protect 
its people from the unprovoked attacks of the Iranian-backed terrorist 
group Hamas.
  It is painful to watch the parents and their terrified children 
fleeing to bomb shelters as rockets rain down indiscriminately on 
civilian neighborhoods. Thankfully, our Israeli friends are protected 
by the Iron Dome, a joint U.S.-Israeli defense initiative that has 
saved countless lives.
  It is shameful that some within our Congress choose to condemn our 
longtime ally for simply defending themselves. No doubt, if a similar 
attack took place in the U.S., these same Members would expect our 
military to protect their homes and communities.
  Sadly, we shouldn't be surprised when terrorist groups like Hamas 
feel emboldened to attack our allies when the Biden administration's 
policies signal weakness to our adversaries.
  I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to speak up, 
with one voice, in support of Israel, one of our great allies.

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