Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to support H. Res. 326, the Lowenthal resolution, to support a two-state solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. I thank my good friend, Alan Lowenthal, for the hard work he has done to support the State of Israel and to bring this resolution to the floor today. This resolution strongly reaffirms longstanding, bipartisan U.S. policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This includes support for a two-state solution and expresses opposition to efforts that undermine the prospects for a lasting peace. I, like so many in this Congress, have been a longtime and passionate supporter of Israel and the U.S.-Israeli relationship. We know that a strong Israel is good for America. But I have been increasingly concerned that this administration's decision to unilaterally change American policies towards Israel outside of any negotiation are detrimental to the long-term prospects for peace. This resolution makes clear that the best and only real solution to achieving peace is the two-state solution. And, again, I thank Mr. Lowenthal and Chairman Engel for bringing this resolution to the floor, and I urge my colleagues to support it.”