[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13630]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 MAJORITY LEADER ERIC CANTOR AND ISRAEL

  (Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Majority Leader Eric Cantor and to support a country I know is so dear 
to his heart.
  Yes, Leader Cantor has been focused on making life better for the 
American people, and his recent contributions in the areas of workforce 
training and pediatric research will have a lasting impact on 
generations to come.
  He has also been a mentor and a friend to many new Members of the 
House. He and his wife, Diana, have led several freshman trips to 
Israel for many years, and I was very fortunate my husband and I were 
able to participate on one of those trips last summer.
  Seeing this innovative nation and preeminent ally is truly a life-
changing experience. In Israel, I found a people that craves peace for 
all of its citizens of all faiths, even when faced with enemies who 
want nothing more than to erase Israel from the map.
  I want to say, loud and clear, that Members of this body are 
committed to Israel. We stand together with Israel and its obligation 
to defend its people from attacks from the terrorist group Hamas.
  We are so grateful we have had a member of our leadership team so 
committed to a strong and thriving Israel. Leader Cantor's efforts in 
Congress have lived up to the title he holds. He is a true leader. This 
is a tribute to that strong leadership for Israel.

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