Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: “Senate bill 2370, the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006, seeks to prevent U.S. tax dollars from reaching the hands…”

“Senate bill 2370, the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006, seeks to prevent U.S. tax dollars from reaching the hands of Hamas-controlled Palestinian Authority until Hamas agrees to recognize Israel, renounces violence, and agrees to all previously made agreements. In January of this year, Mr. Speaker, Hamas, a terror organization responsible for murdering and injuring hundreds of Israelis and scores of American citizens, took control of the Palestinian Authority. This was a tremendous blow to the efforts of the United States and to the international community that have been working to bring peace and security to the region. Since Hamas took power, the terror group has made it clear that they have no intention of changing their hateful charter which calls for the destruction of Israel. In fact, rockets launched by Palestinian extremists continue to rain upon Israel, and the flow of cash and weapons that are being smuggled into Gaza from Egypt is providing the terrorists the means to carry on with their destructive agenda. The U.S. must isolate the Hamas-led government financially and diplomatically through implementing this bill.”