[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 181 (Thursday, November 2, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1048]
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 HAMAS AND OTHER PALESTINIAN TERRORIST GROUPS INTERNATIONAL FINANCING 
                             PREVENTION ACT

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                               speech of

                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 1, 2023

  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, while I agree with the sense of the 
Resolution that the terrorist organization Hamas must be denied 
finances, I align myself with an earlier version of this legislation 
that included language providing a humanitarian exemption for the 
provision of agricultural products, food, medicine, medical devices, 
and other similar products to the civilians living in Gaza under Hamas' 
rule. I will vote No because the Resolution, as offered on the House 
Floor, is inadequate to support the grave humanitarian needs of the 
civilian population in Gaza.

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