[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 10 (Thursday, January 18, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HOSTAGE IN GAZA--LIRI ALBAG

  (Ms. STEVENS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the story of Liri 
Albag, one of the remaining hostages in Gaza.
  This past Sunday marked the 100th day since Hamas terrorists brutally 
attacked Israel. There are still 136 innocent hostages who are 
experiencing the unimaginable. Terrorists carried out this atrocious 
attack, and terrorists are holding people like Liri against their will.
  I want to start by sharing her story. She is 18 years old. Her 
friends and family describe her as having a heart of gold. Her mother 
and sister say she is a strong woman who enjoys exploring life, holding 
an optimistic perspective, and wants to see the world as a beautiful 
place.
  Her life revolves around music and art, and she is a truly gifted 
young woman.
  On October 7, Liri and 240 other innocent men, women, children, and 
elderly were violently kidnapped.
  Liri needs to come home. She was working on an IDF base. It was her 
second day, and she was kidnapped. She was taken from us. So as this 
awful war goes on, we must continue to call for the release of these 
hostages. We cannot forget people like Liri.

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