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On the recordOctober 19, 2023
I have a brief statement on this very important resolution we are about to vote on. Mr. President, October 7, 2023, will go down as a day of infamy. As Israel faces the darkest hour of its 75-year history, the bipartisan resolution we are about to vote on proclaims that so long as there is a United States of America, the people of Israel will never stand alone. So long as there is a United States Senate, the people of Israel will never stand alone. Today's bipartisan resolution shows exactly where the United States Senate stands. We stand firmly with Israel and her right to defend herself. Today's bipartisan resolution shows exactly where the United States Senate stands. We condemn the heinous, vicious attacks by the terrorist group Hamas. It is rare that all 100 Senators agree on anything, but every one of the 100 of us is here today, united, saying that we are behind Israel. Today's bipartisan resolution shows where we stand. We demand Hamas stop their attacks and release all hostages, including American hostages. We urge the world to unite against Hamas and against nations like Iran that support global terrorism. This resolution is not the end; it is the beginning. The Senate will back up this resolution with real, swift, decisive action and resources. Let the entire world see that today Democrats and Republicans alike stand in total unity. We support Israel's absolute right to defend itself.…
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
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Oct 19, 2023

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