Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Ed Royce for yielding. I appreciate your leadership for peace. I am in strong support of the House resolution, which is taking a firm stand and clear stand objecting to the United Nations Security Council resolution as an obstacle to Israeli-Palestinian peace. The United States has stood with Israel against one-sided, biased resolutions at the United Nations and in other international forums. Additionally, the United States has been adamant that a peaceful resolution will only come from direct, bilateral negotiations, not addressed by an international forum. The distorted ideology of moral neutrality is suicidal for civilization, encouraging what the chairman correctly identified as ``pay for slay,'' as evidenced by the murder of American tourist Taylor Force just last year. On December 23, my constituents were shocked as the Obama administration betrayed the people of Israel, undermining the peace process by failing to veto the U.N. Security Council resolution. President Obama and Secretary Kerry's actions revealed dangerous irresponsibility, putting Israeli and American families at risk of more terrorist attacks. Fortunately, Governor Nikki Haley, President-elect Donald Trump's appointee, will soon be making a positive difference as U.N. Ambassador of the United States, promoting peace through strength. Today, I am grateful to stand strong with Israel by being an original cosponsor of H. Res. 11.…”