On the recordAugust 10, 2021
Madam President, earlier this year, we saw Hamas rockets rain down on Israel for 11 straight days. Children, like 5-year-old Ido Avigal, died in these attacks. Following these attacks on Israel, President Biden's State Department said it couldn't guarantee that funding wouldn't go to Hamas. That is unacceptable. We have seen horrible anti-Israel sentiment permeate the Halls of Congress. But we cannot, and I will not, accept the ignorance of some of my colleagues to the evil and devastation Hamas terrorists bring to Israel. My amendment will ensure that any money authorized to the territory of Gaza will not end up in the hands of Hamas terrorists and allows for further sanctions against these terrorist groups. This amendment is a commonsense way to protect American tax dollars, stand with our great ally Israel, and to continue our fight against the evils of Hamas terrorism. I hope all of my colleagues will vote for this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Jersey is recognized.
