[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 69 (Friday, April 19, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONDEMNING IRAN'S UNPRECEDENTED DRONE AND MISSILE ATTACK ON ISRAEL

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                               speech of

                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2024

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, and still I rise, supporting the 
overall intent of H. Res. 1143, condemning Iran's unprecedented drone 
and missile attack on Israel.
  However, while supporting much of the intentions of this resolution, 
I believe that it is imperative to make clear that, as this resolution 
affirms Israel's right to ``respond to this aggression through 
military, diplomatic, economic, and other necessary means,'' I do not 
intend my vote in favor of the resolution to be taken as an endorsement 
of any military action Prime Minister Netanyahu might take in response. 
We stand at a dangerous time for the region, and any response to Iran's 
attack should be measured with the goal of achieving lasting regional 
peace.
  In advancing this resolution, let us not forget our steadfast, 
ironclad dedication to upholding international peace.

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