Barbara Lee: “I want to thank the gentleman for yielding and for bringing this bill to the floor. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong…”

“I want to thank the gentleman for yielding and for bringing this bill to the floor. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 326 which I am proud to cosponsor. It really is an important resolution affirming the United States' support for a two-state solution, which has been longstanding bipartisan consensus for decades. It also makes clear that Congress opposes any action by the White House to encourage unilateral annexation of the West Bank. Mr. Speaker, this resolution is not only needed but it is incredibly timely. The Trump administration is actively working against a two- state solution and lasting peace at every step, from support for unilateral annexation of the West Bank to reversal of U.S. policy toward illegal Israeli settlement expansion which jeopardizes Israeli security. This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to a lasting peace in the region which can only be achieved through a negotiated two-state solution for both Israelis and Palestinians. For the first time, this resolution includes clear language that the United States should resume assistance to the Palestinians. I thank Chairman Price. Let me just say it is an incredibly important step. I thank Congressman Lowenthal and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for taking a bold step and seeking common ground.”