House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and 390 representatives introduced bipartisan legislation standing with Israel and condemning Hamas’ brutal, terrorist attacks against Israel.
Texas Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) denounced the vile acts Hamas committed and stated Congress’ allegiance to Israel.
“The United States Congress stands with Israel in its fight to defend itself against the sickening acts of violence and atrocities committed by Hamas. Proud to stand with my colleagues and the Israeli people.”
The United States Congress stands with Israel in its fight to defend itself against the sickening acts of violence and atrocities committed by Hamas.
Proud to stand with my colleagues and the Israeli people. https://t.co/sPJn3wYVNA
— Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (@RepGonzalez) October 10, 2023
In a statement, Rep. Meeks emphasized President Joe Biden’s (D) commitment to Israel.
“President Biden has committed the United States fully to Israel’s self-defense,” said Ranking Member Meeks.
The House has been subject to much division with recent issues that include the ousting of former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R)—sparked by “Freedom Caucus” member Matt Gaetz (R). However, Meeks called for unity in the House.
“Israel is responding to the Hamas terror organization’s unprecedented attack. The bipartisan resolution will demonstrate this is one issue in which the US House of Representatives is united, and I expect it to pass the House with broad bipartisan support.”
Rep. McCaul stated that the unification of the bipartisan House could show where the U.S. truly stands on its allegiance to Israel.
“Now is the time to show the world the United States firmly stands with our friend and ally Israel in our condemnation of this heinous attack by Iran-backed terrorists,” said Chairman McCaul.
“I expect this bipartisan resolution to be one of the first, if not the first items considered on the floor once we elect a new Speaker. And I expect it to receive overwhelming bipartisan support.”
In other news, Pres. Biden recently announced for border wall construction to take place in South Texas. The move has come with much scrutiny, with Texas House Democrats condemning the border wall.
Texas Representative Veronica Escobar (D) claimed that border walls have a totemic aspect that represents the failures of the immigration system.
