[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 ISRAEL

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, let me begin by speaking of the recent 
news of a cease-fire agreement in the Middle East. I have good news. I 
have just been informed by the administration that a deal has been 
agreed to. It is welcome news that there is an agreement that will free 
many of the hostages. A cease-fire is very good news for Israel, for 
America, for the Palestinian people, and particularly for the hostage 
families, who have waited so long in agony.
  A cease-fire will reduce violence in Gaza and harm to innocent 
civilians. It couldn't have happened without steadfast diplomacy and 
until the potency of Hamas was radically reduced. We will not rest 
until every hostage comes home.

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