[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 17 (Tuesday, January 30, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             BRING AMIRAM COOPER AND ALL THE HOSTAGES HOME

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio 
(Mr. Joyce) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the story of 
Amiram Cooper.
  Mr. Cooper is a loving grandfather of nine. He is a poet and 
composer. His friends and family describe him as someone who strives 
for peace in every corner of the world.
  On October 7, Mr. Cooper was one of the 240 men, women, children, and 
elderly who were brutally kidnapped by Hamas terrorists. He and 135 
hostages are still held captive in Gaza, enduring unthinkable suffering 
and trauma.
  I stand here to demand today that Hamas immediately release Amiram, 
along with all the other remaining hostages. Those who have been 
released, including Amiram's wife, have shared horror stories about the 
inhumane conditions. We must stand with Israel as it works to destroy 
Hamas and free its innocent citizens who are wrongfully held captive 
under unthinkable conditions and torment. It is time to bring Amiram 
home. It is time to bring them all home.

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