Political Quotes

“As Americans like me continue to fight to save lives, no matter faith or ethnicity, I hope we remember all lives lost. I still remember the celebrations across Palestinian villages of Al Shaima, who earned the highest high school exam score, making Gaza proud. Al Shaima was a symbol of hope because even though she grew up in a refugee camp, she still succeeded with the highest score. She was killed with members of her family when missiles hit the al- Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza. Yousef Maher Dawas was a young poet and writer. He died alongside members of his family. His last words, Madam Speaker, were: ``We are not numbers.'' Viola and Yara, sisters, were killed at Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church, where a missile hit while hundreds of people were crowded into the compound seeking shelter. They were members of former Congressman Justin Amash's family. They were among at least 16 people killed at the church. Madam Speaker, please know that silencing me silences Palestinian voices who are asking to live, so we must ask and demand a cease-fire now. Madam Speaker, more information can be found at: https:// www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/23/doctors-poets-families-babies- victims-of-israels-war-on-gaza. ____________________”