[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13426]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                           SUPPORT OF ISRAEL

  (Mr. ROKITA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reaffirm my support for one 
of our closest allies, Israel, as they combat a surge of violence 
against their sovereign country from the terrorist group Hamas.
  The history of the Jewish people is one of faith, honor, and most 
importantly, survival. This situation is no different.
  Hamas claims that Israel has no right to exist and uses tactics that 
are beneath the dignity of the human race as they carry out these 
attacks.
  Israel has proven time and time again it is a willing and a waiting 
partner in the struggle for peace in the region. It continues to endure 
and defend against attack after attack, however, quite often without 
retaliation. Yet, faced with the pure evil that Hamas represents, no 
one should find fault in Israel's measured response and efforts to 
ensure these attacks are halted and halted for good.
  We must continue to show our unwavering support for our friend and 
ally, Israel.

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