Brian Mast: “I thank my good friend from Georgia for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because the current administration has…”

“I thank my good friend from Georgia for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because the current administration has literally undermined peace with their shameful failure to veto U.N. Resolution 2334. Condemning Israel is condemning the most peaceful country in the Middle East, and it is done simply to appease Palestinians--a group that has been historically defined by their responsibility for terror-- and this does not bring us one step closer to peace. I can tell you that after defending freedom in the U.S., I chose to volunteer alongside the Israeli Defense Forces because our countries do share the uncommon ideals of freedom, democracy, and mutual respect for all people. During my time with the IDF, I did learn at the tables of Israeli families just how much each one of them truly desire peace. By failing to veto this hateful U.N. resolution, the administration has sent a terrible message. We must counter this underhanded condemnation of Israel with a unanimous show of support today for H. Res. 11. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Doggett).”