[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12115]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ATTACKS AGAINST ISRAEL

  (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in solidarity with Israel in 
its fight to defend itself and its people against Hamas, a known 
terrorist organization.
  The recent rocket attacks from Hamas have proven it is dedicated to 
the destruction of the State of Israel. We must stand by Israel during 
this time of conflict and continue to demand that Hamas stop firing 
rockets and accept the Egyptian proposal for a cease-fire.
  We must stand by Israel during this time of conflict. I hope that the 
people of Israel and Palestine will soon find peace and security in 
their homes. Hamas has made it clear that they do not share this goal.
  Until peace does come, it is vital that we continue to work toward 
strengthening our military partnership with Israel, as well as offer 
our support and solidarity in these trying times, and continue to push 
for a path of a two-state solution, so Israel citizens and Palestinian 
citizens may live in peace.

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