On the recordJuly 5, 2016
I am all for kicking out Hamas, but we need to understand the reality.
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congress.govI am all for kicking out Hamas, but we need to understand the reality.
Wexler emphasizes the need to recognize the limitations of the Palestinian Authority against Hamas.
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But the worst thing we could do is handcuff a new Secretary-General by threatening to reduce our funding.
The result wasn't that Hamas was curtailed in its activity. The result wasn't that the violent ones within the PA were somehow marginalized.
There is an opportunity for greater involvement by the Arab States in helping move the peace process forward.
I just want to thank you and Chairperson Lehtinen and the ranking members for an especially thoughtful and well-run hearing.