[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 97 (Friday, June 6, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              AID TO GAZA

  (Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Gaza is starving. Since March, 
Palestinians have waited for food, water, medical supplies, and 
nutrition kits that have not come.
  Instead, an estimated 170,000 metric tons of aid sits right outside 
the Gaza Strip, prohibited to enter by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
  Let me be clear. Since October 7, the return of all hostages, living 
and dead, has been my priority. They must be returned home to their 
loved ones, living and deceased.
  Dignity must be afforded Palestinians, as well. Children must be fed. 
Doctors must be able to treat the injured and the dying. As of now, 
that has not happened.
  Instead, there is chaos, gunfire, and imminent death. Half of the 2.3 
million Gazans soon face starvation. Gaza is at risk of an avoidable 
famine.
  Look at this photo of a young girl in her father's arms who has lost 
more than 40 percent of her body weight. That is the condition in Gaza.
  Look at this photo of desperately needed aid sitting right outside 
reach.
  Where is our humanity? Where is our compassion? We must bring aid, 
hope, and life to Gaza.

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