On the recordJanuary 18, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the story of Kfir Bibas, whose first birthday is today. Instead of spending it in the embrace of his family, Kfir is at the mercy of some of the world's most vile terrorists. Along with his 4-year-old brother and parents, the sweet redheaded boy became the youngest of more than 240 hostages who were brutally kidnapped by evil Hamas militants on October 7. In such desperate times, I am reminded of the promises of our Almighty God, particularly those which set apart our children as the apple of His eye. Mark 9:42 tells us: ``If anyone causes one of these little ones . . . to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea.'' So sayeth Mark. Today, I demand that these reprehensible animals release Kfir immediately, along with all the remaining hostages. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues and fellow Americans to stand with Kfir and Israel and to pray for peace. ____________________





