[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 195 (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5932]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ABIGAIL EDAN'S RELEASE

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, imagine at the age of 3 
being taking out of the arms of your dying father by terrorists, and 
having a birthday, turning 4 years old as a hostage.
  Indeed, this was the case for Abigail Edan, who was taken at the 
hands of Hamas terrorists.
  The story doesn't stop here. Not only did they kill her father, but 
they also killed her mother.
  Abigail, I remind you, Madam Speaker, is an American citizen. Her 
young life has been forever scarred by this unspeakable tragedy.
  At the calls for the release of hostages, Abigail's return brings us 
relief, but also highlights the urgent need for Hamas terrorists to 
free all citizens still held captive immediately. As Abigail returns to 
her brother and sister, it is time for all hostages to embrace their 
loved ones.

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