I have long been a supporter of Israel and its people. The United States has consistently supported Israel, and I am proud to have been a part of that effort. Over the past three years, I have voted for a significant number of bills that help and support Israel. These bills include:
- H.R. 5323 – Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act 2022
- H.Con.Res.57 – Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel.
- H.R.3099 – Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords Act
- H.Res.771 – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
- H.Res.793 – Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.
I believe that supporting Israel is not only the right thing to do, but it is also in America’s national interest. Israel is the only democratic nation in the Middle East, and it shares our values of freedom, democracy, and human rights while being a vital ally. We have a long history of cooperation on a wide range of issues, including security, counterterrorism, and economic development.
The recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians are horrifying and have no place in a civilized world. Hamas is a terrorist organization that has repeatedly launched attacks against Israeli civilians, and I condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms. Israel has the right to defend itself, and I stand with Israel. Sadly, there are thousands of innocent victims in both Israel and Gaza who are being impacted by this senseless war started and perpetuated by Hamas and we must do what we can to help them.
In response to Hamas’s actions, I cosponsored H. Res. 771, reaffirming America’s support for Israel and condemning the brutal attacks carried out by Hamas. As this situation evolves, I will continue to work with my Congressional colleagues to support Israel. I urge all Americans to stand with Israel, our ally, during this difficult time.