Darlene Hooley: “I supported H. Res. 392, however I would have favored a more balanced resolution. As one of 435 members of Congress and…”

“I supported H. Res. 392, however I would have favored a more balanced resolution. As one of 435 members of Congress and one who does not serve on the International Relations Committee, I offered my views beforehand by respectfully suggesting that my colleagues incorporate into their views portions of a similar measure put forward by my colleague from Oregon, Representative Peter DeFazio, H. Res. 394. While I do not agree with every provision of Mr. DeFazio's resolution, I think each one of us can agree this Congress should: Unequivocally condemn acts of violence against Israeli and Palestinian civilians, urge all parties to recognize that continued military attacks and terrorist activities will only lead to escalating violence and the potential destabilization of the Middle East and neighboring regions, and urge all parties to stop using state-controlled media to incite hatred and violence. These are reasonable provisions, and should have been included in the text of H. Res. 392.”