Political Quotes

“Who on this floor would stand with me for peace, and who on this floor would stand against our position and against peace? It is well known that the United States, all of my life, has been a strong supporter of Israel, rooted in shared national security interests, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. I have sent to Israel young people, through the Mickey Leland Kibbutzim program, from my district for 25 years--almost 25 years--to develop the understanding and friendship that we continue to promote for the values of what Israel stands for. The United States has worked for decades to strengthen our assistance. We are intertwined through national security. And, in essence, this two-state solution is a solution toward peace. I have been to Palestine and met the Palestinians and their leaders over the years that I have served in the United States Congress. Presidents Bush, Clinton, and Obama stood with Israel, as we all stand today. But we stand with peace and the understanding of the two-state solution. Let us stand united. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.”