[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 30, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H3313-H3314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
MEETING WITH PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN
(Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, on Monday, I appreciate
meeting with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin at the U.S. Capitol. We
are always grateful for the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to
Israel.
Recently, Hamas terrorists in Gaza launched 4,500 Iranian-produced
rockets against Israeli families. America should always stand with our
allies. The world is impressed by Israel as she defends herself with
the Iron Dome.
It is encouraging to see the successes of Iron Dome intercepting
rockets
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launched by Iranian-backed Hamas. The Iron Dome intercepted 90 percent
of the rockets toward the civilian areas of Israel protecting Israeli
families.
Allies stand together. Thank you, President Rivlin, for your
incredible insight on the murderous threat of Iran. Israel is vigilant
in monitoring Iranian intercontinental ballistic missile development,
which would deliver nuclear warheads against North America.
In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
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