[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2957]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE STATE OF ISRAEL

  (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, like many of my colleagues, I have 
visited the State of Israel. I have walked the streets of Jerusalem, 
and I have seen firsthand the beauty of its people, its culture, and 
its incredible history and heritage.
  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reminded us of that heritage last 
night as he addressed a crowd of thousands, and I know he is on Capitol 
Hill again today sending the same message: serious threats have been 
made towards Israel, and Israel must take threats seriously, especially 
when dealing with a madman working toward a nuclear weapon.
  No one wants a war in an area where world peace rests on such a 
delicate balance. No one wants to have to initiate unnecessary 
aggression. I have supported sanctions. I have supported resolutions of 
disapproval. I want to believe that Iran's offer today to allow U.N. 
weapons inspectors in means that they have nothing to hide.
  If our friends in Israel decide to act, I know it will not be a 
decision made lightly nor without good reason. I urge my colleagues to 
join me in affirming our support of Israel, not just to stand behind 
her but to stand beside her.

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