[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 6, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   SUPPORT OF HOSTAGES HELD BY HAMAS

  (Ms. De La CRUZ asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. De La CRUZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stand in support of the 
hostages being held by Hamas following the October 7 attacks in Israel, 
the worst massacre of the Jews since the Holocaust.
  These individuals, unjustly seized and separated from their families, 
must not be forgotten. Each day in captivity underscores the cruel 
reality of anti-Semitism and terrorism.
  We must continue demanding their immediate release. Their stories, 
etched in our hearts, demand our unwavering commitment to the fight 
against hate. In their names, we must reinforce our stance against 
anti-Semitism in all its forms.
  Let us unite in our efforts to ensure their safe return, keeping 
their families and loved ones in our prayers. We will not rest until 
they are home.

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