Madison Cawthorn: “The deadly conflict plaguing Israel becomes worse and worse each day. Since Monday, the vile and despicable terrorist…”

“The deadly conflict plaguing Israel becomes worse and worse each day. Since Monday, the vile and despicable terrorist organization Hamas has launched over 1,000 rockets from Gaza into Israeli population centers. The fact that Members of this body are speaking out in support of these terrorists leaves me sickened. The differences between these two sides are shocking. There is no debate that if Israel were to lay down their arms entirely, there would be a genocide. But if Hamas were to lay down their arms, there would be nothing but peace. The fact that Representatives here in this Chamber would side with violent extremists is mind-boggling. I encourage these Members to go to Gaza, see how they murder members of the LGBTQ community, see how they marginalize and abuse women, how they treat those of different faiths. Let me be clear: There is no moral equivalency between these two sides. It is our duty to protect Israel, and if anyone is to ever invade Israel, I promise you that there is no crevice on Earth that will conceal you from the wrath of God. I would also be remiss to not recognize that some Members of this body in the majority party have spoken out against Hamas, and for that, I thank you. ____________________”