Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 246) opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 246 Whereas the democratic, Jewish State of Israel is a key ally and strategic partner of the United States; Whereas since Israel's founding in 1948, Congress has repeatedly expressed our Nation's unwavering commitment to the security of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state; Whereas it is a hallmark of American democracy for citizens to petition the United States Government in favor of or against United States foreign policy; Whereas the United States Constitution protects the rights of United States citizens to articulate political views, including with respect to the policies of the United States or foreign governments; Whereas American policy has long sought to bring peace to the Middle East and recognized that both the Israeli and Palestinian people should be able to live in safe and sovereign states, free from fear and violence, with mutual recognition; Whereas support for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians has long-standing bipartisan support in Congress; Whereas it is the long-standing policy of the United States that a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should come through direct negotiations between the Government of Isra…”