On the recordJuly 11, 2017
It is an abominable practice. President Abbas' defense of it is indefensible, and it needs to stop.
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Daniel B. Shapiro
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congress.govIt is an abominable practice. President Abbas' defense of it is indefensible, and it needs to stop.
Condemning payments to Palestinians in prison for terrorist attacks.
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