[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 16182]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 U.S., ISRAELI, AND PALESTINIAN LEADERS DESERVE SUPPORT ON PEACE TALKS

  (Mr. McGOVERN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I commend the U.S., Israeli, and 
Palestinian leaders for renewing direct peace talks in Washington 
earlier this month and continuing them in the Middle East.
  Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas have shown great courage 
in deciding to end the conflict within 1 year. We know it won't be 
easy, but I felt such hope when I saw these two leaders stand together 
and condemn the deadly attacks on Israel citizens by Hamas. Neither let 
the enemies of peace undermine the start of negotiations. This speaks 
volumes about their commitment to finally achieving a two-state 
solution.
  Making peace means making tough choices. Each side will have to make 
painful concessions. The U.S. can provide support to both parties as 
they make these tough decisions, choices that have to be made for a 
better, more secure future for all their peoples.
  I support the return to direct talks to achieve a lasting peace in 
the Middle East. And I call on all my colleagues in the international 
community to support this process.

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