Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022, which I was proud to help bring to the floor today. The United States has long supported critical funding to help our democratic ally, Israel, protect herself by herself. During my trips to Israel, I have been privileged to spend hours meeting with families living near the border with Gaza who huddle in bomb shelters designed to dually function as schools. There you can see Israel's geographic vulnerability firsthand and clearly understand the urgency of securing this replenishment funding for Israel's highly effective Iron Dome missile defense program. Israel relies on the Iron Dome to defend her citizens against incoming rocket fire from terrorist groups like Hamas, Islamic jihad, and Hezbollah. Earlier this year when terrorist groups fired 4,500 rockets at Israel's population centers in just 11 days, the Iron Dome effectively intercepted 90 percent of those rockets, saving innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives. The system also maintains regional stability by preventing dangerous escalation. For these reasons, I know I will continue to use my vote and my voice to maintain our Nation's ironclad commitment to Israel's security, including maintaining her qualitative military edge, especially against emerging terrorist threats. This is a defense system. Its whole purpose is to stop violence and save lives. By supporting this program, you are promoting peace.…”