Political Quotes

“First, Madam President, today, we have heard some very good news: Edan Alexander, an American Israeli and New Jersey native, has finally been freed from Hamas's brutal captivity and reunited with his family. I first met Edan's parents, Adi and Yael, right after October 7--a few days after--when Edan was taken hostage by Hamas. For the last 583 days, Adi and Yael have fought tirelessly for Edan's release. Today, that work pays off as they finally get to hug their son again. Edan's release gives me more hope and motivation to keep pushing for the release of all 58 hostages in Hamas's captivity, including the remains of four New Yorkers brutally murdered by Hamas: Omer Neutra, Itay Chen, Gad Haggai, and Judi Weinstein. They were brutally killed, but their remains should be sent back. But, of course, Hamas, as brutal as they are, doesn't do that yet. As the President departs to the Middle East, I call on him and his administration to use the full weight of U.S. diplomatic power to get a deal to bring all of the hostages home. I will continue working as long as it takes to finally bring every last hostage--including the remains of hostages no longer with us--home at last. ____________________”