Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 57, expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel. Israel, the historic homeland of the Jewish people, is a robust, thriving, multiracial, multiethnic, and multireligious democracy that shares our democratic values. Like the United States, Israel is not perfect. It has challenges and policies that are openly criticized, often by the Israeli people themselves. Let me be clear. Israel is not now and never has been a racist state. That characterization is contrary to the facts. It is an untrue and unfair characterization that slanders our strongest ally in the region. Significantly, Israel is the world's only Jewish state. Prior to its founding, Jews suffered centuries of persecution with no country, not one that would guarantee their safe haven. Since its founding, Israel has valued equal rights for all its citizens. It has provided a home to Jewish refugees from all across the globe, from Ethiopia to the Soviet Union to Argentina to Ukraine, all while living under threat from neighbors and terrorist groups dedicated to Israel's destruction. Too often, divisive voices are quick to demonize Israel. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship. Tomorrow, I will be proud to welcome President Herzog to a historic joint meeting of Congress where the bipartisan majority of this body will stand together to commemorate and cherish the U.S.-Israel relationship. Mr.…”