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it's interesting, you know, i think israel in and of itself is a miracle country. on the first day of its existence, it was invaded i believe by 12 separate armies, the whole world thought they would be overrun and defeated very quickly and they survived. and they have throughout their entire existence. had to deal with the fact that everywhere they turned, they have enemies all around them. it also happens to be the only pro-american democracy in the middle east. and today it's engaged in a battle to not just defeat these vicious criminals and terrorists who committed slaughter on the 7th of october of last year, but they also have to deal with rockets being launched against them from lebanon. you have 90,000 something potentially. israelis are permanently displaced in their own country. they can't go back to where they lived in the northern part of the country and the threat from iran and all the terror groups, hezbollah and the like that are constantly targeting israel. and then having to face all of the things that are happening around the world as well in this
it's interesting, you know, i think israel in and of itself is a miracle country. on the first day of its existence, it was invaded i believe by 12 separate armies, the whole world thought they would be overrun and defeated very quickly and they survived. and they have throughout their entire existence. had to deal with the fact that everywhere they turned, they have enemies all around them. it also happens to be the only pro-american democracy in the middle east. and today it's engaged in a...
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the state of israel. and i also understand the need for israel to maintain strategic deterrence. iran needs to know there will be serious consequences if it attempts to harm israel. deterrence serves to prevent expansion of conflict. but i also understand the massive consequences of israel and iran descending into a broader war and what that would mean for the united states and the rest of the entire world. an expanded israel-iran war would distract from the ongoing conflict in gaza, a conflict that must end, while assuring the elimination of hamas' military capabilities. we still have the challenges that we must get and must free the hostages remaining in gaza and achieve a humanitarian ceasefire. famine and the current humanitarian catastrophe must be reversed at all costs. and there must be a realistic plan for the future governance and reconstruction of gaza. one that results in palestinian control of the strip. an expanded israel-iran war could also serve to drag the united states of america deeper i
the state of israel. and i also understand the need for israel to maintain strategic deterrence. iran needs to know there will be serious consequences if it attempts to harm israel. deterrence serves to prevent expansion of conflict. but i also understand the massive consequences of israel and iran descending into a broader war and what that would mean for the united states and the rest of the entire world. an expanded israel-iran war would distract from the ongoing conflict in gaza, a conflict...
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he is the prime minister of israel. we deal with whoever is sitting in the chair as the prime minister of israel, because ultimately the decisions that are taken are taken under leadership of his cabinet, so we will continue to engage with the prime minister. the president well. we continue to engage with his team. in an effort for them to fully understand our perspective and where we think the right steps forward are and to listen to them as well. ultimately, the president will make his own decisions about u.s. policy, consistent with u.s. interests and values. >> -- would be passed to iran to discuss nuclear missiles, cross space with iran, and you know that i ran used north korean made missiles in airstrikes against israel. what cath do you predict between north korea, russia, the middle east?episodically mr. sullivan:, we've seen various linkages and defense cooperation between north korea and iran. that has come and gone. abidan flowed. -- ebbed and flowed, what is different if they cooperation between north korea
he is the prime minister of israel. we deal with whoever is sitting in the chair as the prime minister of israel, because ultimately the decisions that are taken are taken under leadership of his cabinet, so we will continue to engage with the prime minister. the president well. we continue to engage with his team. in an effort for them to fully understand our perspective and where we think the right steps forward are and to listen to them as well. ultimately, the president will make his own...
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s attention more than israel. as long as israel is defending itself, all other human rights violators can continue committing crimes. your eyes will remain on gaza as the rest of the world burns. and this is precisely what is happening today. you sit here focused, again on israel. focused on gaza. we will hear talk of international law, human rights and many other terms, this council loves to toss around. but in reality this council cares nothing about human rights or international law. you even refuse to visit our communities in southern israel and i invited all of you that were devastated by hamas. everything is political and distorted. you know better than most that the ayatollah regime is mere weeks from nuclear capabilities. this global sponsor has proxies across the region sewing death and destruction. but iran has immunity here because this rogue regime has allies here on this council that protect it. and its terror proxies. this is the reason why you will never designate hamas and hezbollah as terror organ
s attention more than israel. as long as israel is defending itself, all other human rights violators can continue committing crimes. your eyes will remain on gaza as the rest of the world burns. and this is precisely what is happening today. you sit here focused, again on israel. focused on gaza. we will hear talk of international law, human rights and many other terms, this council loves to toss around. but in reality this council cares nothing about human rights or international law. you...
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now we are looking at israel. israel was listed as the richest country in that region with no oil, and that was based on the international stock exchange. we have been funding israel for i would say over 45 years, maybe even longer than that. and for a two state solution, which they had no agreement in place to do anything about a two state solution. ukraine, based on when someone was the president of ukraine, he was listed on the panama papers where they had siphoned money off. you know, until we have strict oversight over these countries and even over our domestic spending, we need to make sure that we hold people accountable and we do have the system in place because it is entered on our system based on ronald reagan integrating everything when he was president of the irs , security exchange commission, the state and federal government, also, fbi, cia. everything has been integrated. only thing we have to do is look up who is stealing money from the government, and we do have government officials, senators, and
now we are looking at israel. israel was listed as the richest country in that region with no oil, and that was based on the international stock exchange. we have been funding israel for i would say over 45 years, maybe even longer than that. and for a two state solution, which they had no agreement in place to do anything about a two state solution. ukraine, based on when someone was the president of ukraine, he was listed on the panama papers where they had siphoned money off. you know, until...
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i believe strongly in israel's right to self-defense. but that does not require dropping hundreds of 200-pound nonprecision dumb bombs in densely populated areas. nor does it require laying a medieval-type siege denying water, food, and medicine. using famine as a weapon. nor does it require killing not only world central kitchen aid workers, but so many others. this rule gives us a proper opportunity to finally, belatedly vote to help desperate ukraine from putin's war crimes and offensive. without voting to support netanyahu. but the rule i believe improperly rejected amendments that would have permitted a vote in support of israel's right to self-defense without embracing netanyahu's wrongful policies which are killing the innocent, sacrificing the hostages, and endangering israel's long-term security. sending more offensive weapons to netanyahu while begging him not to use them simply does not protect rafah and others from an assault. i would vote to defend israel, but do not want to be come police knit providing -- complicit in prov
i believe strongly in israel's right to self-defense. but that does not require dropping hundreds of 200-pound nonprecision dumb bombs in densely populated areas. nor does it require laying a medieval-type siege denying water, food, and medicine. using famine as a weapon. nor does it require killing not only world central kitchen aid workers, but so many others. this rule gives us a proper opportunity to finally, belatedly vote to help desperate ukraine from putin's war crimes and offensive....
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now we are looking at israel. israel was listed as the richest country in that region with no oil, and that was based on the international stock exchange. we have been funding israel for i would say over 45 years, maybe even longer than that. and for a two state solution, which they had no agreement in place to do anything about a two state solution. ukraine, based on when someone was the president of ukraine, he was listed on the panama papers where they had siphoned money off. you know, until we have strict oversight over these countries and even over our domestic spending, we need to make sure that we hold people accountable and we do have the system in place because it is entered on our system based on ronald reagan integrating everything when he was president of the irs , security exchange commission, the state and federal government, also, fbi, cia. everything has been integrated. only thing we have to do is look up who is stealing money from the government, and we do have government officials, senators, and
now we are looking at israel. israel was listed as the richest country in that region with no oil, and that was based on the international stock exchange. we have been funding israel for i would say over 45 years, maybe even longer than that. and for a two state solution, which they had no agreement in place to do anything about a two state solution. ukraine, based on when someone was the president of ukraine, he was listed on the panama papers where they had siphoned money off. you know, until...
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a bit easier for israel to defend itself. all of that came together like we thought it was because of the fact that we trained together, we rehearsed on various things together with allies and partners, and i think what you saw was the result of that. what the iranians learned, i am not really sure, but what they should learn is that, first of all, their systems don't work as advertised. that they employed a lot of munitions with the intent on creating significant damage in israel, and none of that worked. so that should give them pause. they should be questioning the effectiveness of their weapons systems and their planning, and i am sure that some of that is probably going on. if not, it should be. so, hopefully, they don't walk away from this overconfident that they can do this at will, because israel has demonstrated that it has a significant ability to defend itself. gen. brown: mr. secretary, i appreciate you deferring that second question to me. sec. austin: anytime i can help. [laughter] sec. austin: before i get to t
a bit easier for israel to defend itself. all of that came together like we thought it was because of the fact that we trained together, we rehearsed on various things together with allies and partners, and i think what you saw was the result of that. what the iranians learned, i am not really sure, but what they should learn is that, first of all, their systems don't work as advertised. that they employed a lot of munitions with the intent on creating significant damage in israel, and none of...
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it shows that israel owns our government, and we do what israel wants. guest: well, i think what you are discounting is there is american sentiment, or has been over the last 70 years, that is an important ingredient in that policy. it is not just some shadowy foreign influencers, the israel lobby, and trying to externalize it. americans, in their vast majorities, supported the safety and security of the state of israel. trying to put it all on the is really lobby leads us to some ugly places that make me uncomfortable. i understand the point that you are making. the united states has been a shield and guarantor in the united nations, using its veto power. china and russia uses its veto power quite often, too. it is part of the way the united nations was designed. but i understand your point. host: the last caller for today is rafael in gaithersburg, maryland. caller: this is rafael from gaithersburg. thank you for all of this. i am an immigrant. i came to the united states when i was 33, i'm now 46. i had a college degree. i worked my way. i am a chief
it shows that israel owns our government, and we do what israel wants. guest: well, i think what you are discounting is there is american sentiment, or has been over the last 70 years, that is an important ingredient in that policy. it is not just some shadowy foreign influencers, the israel lobby, and trying to externalize it. americans, in their vast majorities, supported the safety and security of the state of israel. trying to put it all on the is really lobby leads us to some ugly places...
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it's interesting, you know, i think israel in and of itself is a miracle country. on the first day of its existence, it was invaded i believe by 12 separate armies, the whole world thought they would be overrun and defeated very quickly and they survived. and they have throughout their entire existence. had to deal with the fact that everywhere they turned,
it's interesting, you know, i think israel in and of itself is a miracle country. on the first day of its existence, it was invaded i believe by 12 separate armies, the whole world thought they would be overrun and defeated very quickly and they survived. and they have throughout their entire existence. had to deal with the fact that everywhere they turned,
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it shows that israel owns our government, and we do what israel wants. guest: well, i think what you are discounting is there is american sentiment, or has been over the last 70 years, that is an important ingredient in that policy. it is not just some shadowy foreign influencers, the israel lobby, and trying to externalize it. americans, in their vast majorities, supported the safety and security of the state of israel. trying to put it all on the is really lobby leads us to some ugly places that make me uncomfortable. i understand the point that you are making. the united states has been a shield and guarantor in the united nations, using its veto power. china and russia uses its veto power quite often, too. it is part of the way the united nations was designed. but i understand your point. host: the last caller for today is rafael in gaithersburg, maryland. caller: this is rafael from gaithersburg. thank you for all of this. i am an immigrant. i came to the united states when i was 33, i'm now 46. i had a college degree. i worked my way. i am a chief
it shows that israel owns our government, and we do what israel wants. guest: well, i think what you are discounting is there is american sentiment, or has been over the last 70 years, that is an important ingredient in that policy. it is not just some shadowy foreign influencers, the israel lobby, and trying to externalize it. americans, in their vast majorities, supported the safety and security of the state of israel. trying to put it all on the is really lobby leads us to some ugly places...
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especially israel. and now our allies in the indo-pacific. i'm well aware of there being concerns in our conference and really on both sides of the house about southern border and the national debt. as a member from texas, as a member of the budget committee, i fully understand these concerns and i share all of t them. but the requirement for america to assert itself as the lead ore they have free world is not optional, it's not a requirement we can put on pause. israel has been attacked. china talks menacingly about reunification with taiwan. ukraine is in crisis and is in need of our help to survive russian aggression. now i would say to the president, this legislation on the floor today, perhaps of perhaps could have been facilitated by some leadership from the executive branch. but despite the circumstances that brought us here, we stand before the house to support our allies and reaffirm america's leadership on the world stage. h.r. 8034, the israel security supplemental appropriations act, will provide much-needed material support to th
especially israel. and now our allies in the indo-pacific. i'm well aware of there being concerns in our conference and really on both sides of the house about southern border and the national debt. as a member from texas, as a member of the budget committee, i fully understand these concerns and i share all of t them. but the requirement for america to assert itself as the lead ore they have free world is not optional, it's not a requirement we can put on pause. israel has been attacked. china...
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i believe strongly in israel's right to self-defense. but that does not require dropping hundreds of 200-pound nonprecision dumb bombs in densely populated areas. nor does it require laying a medieval-type siege denying water, food, and medicine. using famine as a weapon. nor does it require killing not only world central kitchen aid workers, but so many others. this rule gives us a proper opportunity to finally, belatedly vote to help desperate ukraine from putin's war crimes and offensive. without voting to support netanyahu. but the rule i believe improperly rejected amendments that would have permitted a vote in support of israel's right to self-defense without embracing netanyahu's wrongful policies which are killing the innocent, sacrificing the hostages, and endangering israel's long-term security. sending more offensive weapons to netanyahu while begging him not to use them simply does not protect rafah and others from an assault. i would vote to defend israel, but do not want to be come police knit providing -- complicit in prov
i believe strongly in israel's right to self-defense. but that does not require dropping hundreds of 200-pound nonprecision dumb bombs in densely populated areas. nor does it require laying a medieval-type siege denying water, food, and medicine. using famine as a weapon. nor does it require killing not only world central kitchen aid workers, but so many others. this rule gives us a proper opportunity to finally, belatedly vote to help desperate ukraine from putin's war crimes and offensive....
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so is israel. i'm not sure netanyahu is and that's why i can't vote to provide him with more unconditional offensive weapons today, and i urge a no vote and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentlewoman reserves. the gentleman is recognized. mr. calvert: i yield a minute to mr. smith. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. smith: we must stand with israel, and drones and all military capabilities must be conveyed without delay to israel for as long as it takes to defeat hamas and deter iran, hezbollah and other radicals. of significance, h.r. 8034 prohibits aid to gaza from flowing through unrwa, a anti-semitic, disgraceful organization that teaches children to hate jews and unrwa is a child soldier factory that we've funded for decades -- 21 years ago on this floor in 2003, i offered an amendment to defund unrwa but the senate never acted. i thank my friends for bringing the bill to the floor that defunds unrwa. israel has a right to exist free f
so is israel. i'm not sure netanyahu is and that's why i can't vote to provide him with more unconditional offensive weapons today, and i urge a no vote and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentlewoman reserves. the gentleman is recognized. mr. calvert: i yield a minute to mr. smith. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. smith: we must stand with israel, and drones and all military capabilities must be conveyed without delay to israel for as...
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he is the prime minister of israel. we deal with whoever is sitting in the chair as the prime minister of israel, because ultimately the decisions that are taken are taken under leadership of his cabinet, so we will continue to engage with the prime minister. the president well. we continue to engage with his team. in an effort for them to fully understand our perspective and where we think the right steps forward are and to listen to them as well. ultimately, the president will make his own decisions about u.s. policy, consistent with u.s. interests and values. >> -- would be passed to iran to discuss nuclear missiles, cross space with iran, and you know that i ran used north korean made missiles in airstrikes against israel. what cath do you predict between north korea, russia, the middle east?episodically mr. sullivan:, we've seen various linkages and defense cooperation between north korea and iran. that has come and gone. abidan flowed. -- ebbed and flowed, what is different if they cooperation between north korea
he is the prime minister of israel. we deal with whoever is sitting in the chair as the prime minister of israel, because ultimately the decisions that are taken are taken under leadership of his cabinet, so we will continue to engage with the prime minister. the president well. we continue to engage with his team. in an effort for them to fully understand our perspective and where we think the right steps forward are and to listen to them as well. ultimately, the president will make his own...
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israel is going to have to fold and i think since israel is started by the u.k. and the u.s. and i wanted to say something about it it's flimflam the war machine we are putting billions and billions of people are making money off of this. i don't know there is any sincere effort to help gaza. i also wanted to say the humanitarian aid they send is like canned food and things people don't even want to eat. i've been a victim of canned food before by way of food banks when i was struggling or having a hard time. you don't get anything from them . that is a criticism and i'm not supposed to be criticizing. that is it should i love your watch. it is beautiful. host: thank you. rocco in new milford, new jersey. independent. caller: hello. the american government his not a democracy. it is controlled by neocons and bolsheviks and zionist and christian scientists who worship the other three. host: that is rocco's opinion. we will go to john in leland, mississippi, independent. caller: i just want to say i'm a veteran. i love this country. i am -- in california. you have the most powe
israel is going to have to fold and i think since israel is started by the u.k. and the u.s. and i wanted to say something about it it's flimflam the war machine we are putting billions and billions of people are making money off of this. i don't know there is any sincere effort to help gaza. i also wanted to say the humanitarian aid they send is like canned food and things people don't even want to eat. i've been a victim of canned food before by way of food banks when i was struggling or...
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schumer talking about the senate passage for short time ago of the 95.3 billion dollar aid package for israel, ukraine and taiwan. the measure includes humanitarian aid for gaza, sanctions on russia, iran and it requires tiktok to the best from bytedance within one year or face a ban in the u.s.. the package was passed by the house, so it goes on to president biden. we will show floor debate before final passage. mr. president, i rise to urge my colleagues to pass this important legislation, and i want to thank senator -- leader schumer for his tremendous leadership on this entire package. it is amazing his dedication and support to getting this done really, really held steadfast. owl caucus, as -- our caucus, as the just described, and so many of our colleagues on both sides of the aisle. i also with a with to thank senator murray for her continued leadership on appropriations bills. this supplemental will supply ukraine with desperately needed equipment and weapons and training and logistics. for two years the ukrainian people have shown courage and resilience enabling them to resist russia
schumer talking about the senate passage for short time ago of the 95.3 billion dollar aid package for israel, ukraine and taiwan. the measure includes humanitarian aid for gaza, sanctions on russia, iran and it requires tiktok to the best from bytedance within one year or face a ban in the u.s.. the package was passed by the house, so it goes on to president biden. we will show floor debate before final passage. mr. president, i rise to urge my colleagues to pass this important legislation,...
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israel has a pretty good deal going. we give israel $3 billion every year, they have over 50 lobbyist groups that give the politicians 35 million dollars back in the politicians do what israel wants them to do, even going to war for them. this gives them another loan on top of whatever to commit genocide. i really do not see how anybody that can remember being treated as a second-class citizen as black people have in this country can vote provided -- divided -- tub biden and he is still able to do that to the people of palestine. he needs to stop killing people. it was bad what hamas dead. and that was terrible. killing people just needs to stop. host: douglas, do you know who you are going to vote for? caller: i am not going to vote. trump has this thing all wrapped up anyway. i am not going to even vote. i am staying home. host: also on the line in michigan for democrats. good morning. caller: good morning i would like to make a point this morning about i hear people say that they were better off four years ago and i w
israel has a pretty good deal going. we give israel $3 billion every year, they have over 50 lobbyist groups that give the politicians 35 million dollars back in the politicians do what israel wants them to do, even going to war for them. this gives them another loan on top of whatever to commit genocide. i really do not see how anybody that can remember being treated as a second-class citizen as black people have in this country can vote provided -- divided -- tub biden and he is still able to...
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israel, too. but for ukraine. and -- and -- and within the parameters of what we can publicly talk about? >> i don't have the exact numbers but what i will tell you is what we have put into ukraine are the old weapons. the old stockpiles that are sitting around. and this 80%, again, of this funding goes to our own defense to modernize and update our defense industrial base and produce new weapons that are better. we are giving them old stuff. you know, eastern europe has given eastern russia the old equipment they have. that it wants the better and modernize weapons. we are going to fit a lot of money. where all of this is going to go to states to provide a lot of jobs. i have to say, mr. roy, my friend from texas said we have a defense problem. >> i occur. >> it is 100% a national security problem. >> likewise, 80% of it to fit it to fix the industrial base i believe is broken. >> did you have -- german coal? >> it answers very, very good questions. enormous percentages is replaced. well over $23 billion, $24 bil
israel, too. but for ukraine. and -- and -- and within the parameters of what we can publicly talk about? >> i don't have the exact numbers but what i will tell you is what we have put into ukraine are the old weapons. the old stockpiles that are sitting around. and this 80%, again, of this funding goes to our own defense to modernize and update our defense industrial base and produce new weapons that are better. we are giving them old stuff. you know, eastern europe has given eastern...
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ukraine, israel, and taiwan. and i think the republicans are doing a disfavor by disenfranchising three, 4 million ukrainians that are going to vote mostly democratic because the republicans are dropping the ball on support for ukraine, israel and taiwan. and i want to end this by saying, i have been a 57 year republican voter ever since i got out of the service. and i will be thinking twice on whether to vote period the selection. host: in cocoa, florida, on the line for democrats. caller: i am getting very upset. i am a vietnam marine. i can't believe ukrainians want to sell about ukraine. we ought to be nice about it. let their sons and daughters die while the democrats say get them boys. as far as the lady that said biden is weak but we surely know that trump is a coward. even a coward knows they are lying. host: from pennsylvania, gordon. caller: thank you for taking my call. a quick comment or two. the gentleman from south carolina when you had the guest on gave a good summary of how things work in the gove
ukraine, israel, and taiwan. and i think the republicans are doing a disfavor by disenfranchising three, 4 million ukrainians that are going to vote mostly democratic because the republicans are dropping the ball on support for ukraine, israel and taiwan. and i want to end this by saying, i have been a 57 year republican voter ever since i got out of the service. and i will be thinking twice on whether to vote period the selection. host: in cocoa, florida, on the line for democrats. caller: i...
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the $13 billion in military aid to israel is just poked -- just posed with the up to -- juxtaposed with the up to $9.1 billion in civilian aid going to hamas. now, some would say you mean gaza. i say no, i mean hamas. you cannot send this aid, even if it's labeled as humanitarian or for some other noble-sounding purpose. if you send it to gaza, it is aid to hamas, hamas terrorists, the same terrorists who massacred, who butchered, savagely mutilated innocent men, women, and children in israel just a few months ago in october. the architects of this bill undermine their own bill to secure stability and peace in the region. so i've come to the floor in an attempt to soften the blow to the american people. to that end, mr. president, i'd like to call up lee amendment number 1902 for consideration. my amendment would require ukraine to repay the money loaned to it and that the funds repaid be used to secure our bo border. if congress is so determined to send taxpayer money abroad, then the repayment of this loan should not be waivable and must be used to secure our border. now, it's sad tha
the $13 billion in military aid to israel is just poked -- just posed with the up to -- juxtaposed with the up to $9.1 billion in civilian aid going to hamas. now, some would say you mean gaza. i say no, i mean hamas. you cannot send this aid, even if it's labeled as humanitarian or for some other noble-sounding purpose. if you send it to gaza, it is aid to hamas, hamas terrorists, the same terrorists who massacred, who butchered, savagely mutilated innocent men, women, and children in israel...
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played in helping israel. >> we do have a security assistance relationship with israel. we have a 10 year number into my of understanding. at the time it was getting congress to help invest in that system as part of the layered defense. i don't know how many lives it has saved over the years, but it has also allowed for more decision-making in this recent episode just as we had hoped. >> what weapon systems would you point to that maybe you argued for that these systems take so long to develop, what are you proud of that was put into place while you were there? tom: one that proceeded briskly that had its origins when i was in the pentagon but had a couple of false starts along the way -- a long-range strike was the b 21 raider that we were strongly advocating. went through a couple iterations. weaving along very quickly -- moving along very quickly. jennifer: what difference will that make strategically? lindholm: for the united states, being on one side of the pacific and having interests on the others to being able to strike with precision over long distances is key.
played in helping israel. >> we do have a security assistance relationship with israel. we have a 10 year number into my of understanding. at the time it was getting congress to help invest in that system as part of the layered defense. i don't know how many lives it has saved over the years, but it has also allowed for more decision-making in this recent episode just as we had hoped. >> what weapon systems would you point to that maybe you argued for that these systems take so long...
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you had a conversation with the wang yi earlier this month around the time when the iran-israel tensions were wrapping up. i wonder if you have an assessment of the role that china has played, whether it is sufficient in the actions that the chinese government has taken so far, and there are some reports that palestinian groups, hamas and fatah had a meeting here in beijing. while you were here. i wonder if that is an area where he would welcome some attorneys involvement. and when we are on the middle east, i think we cannot ignore some of the images that have been coming out from back in the u.s. for university campuses. it is quite striking to see some of the violence in these protests. students all across your country are coming out and and expressing their outrage at what is happening in gaza. are you taking on board those protests? what do you say to young people, young americans who see this as a moment when they need to speak out against their government? sec. blinken: so, first on the middle east, i think i have talked to foreign minister wang yi at least half a dozen times on t
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in our commitment to israel's security is ironclad. let me be clear, while we have not seen renewed attacks on u.s. forces or facilities, as president biden has said, we will not hesitate to take all necessary actions to protect our people. now, let me turn to this year's budget request. >> the meeting will be suspended. the committee will be in order. teacher notes and disturbance of the committee proceedings. the chair for my i guess the disruption of the audience is a violation of house rules. any additional disruptions the hearing will require law enforcement to remove testers from the room and restore order . and i will do that. mr. secretary, please continue. >>, chairman. as secretary, i have always been guided by three priorities, defending our nation, taking care of our people and succeeding through teamwork. our budget request for fiscal year 2025 with advanced all three of these priorities. >> the committee will stand in recess until the capitol police can restore order. please remove the illustrators from the room. the comm
in our commitment to israel's security is ironclad. let me be clear, while we have not seen renewed attacks on u.s. forces or facilities, as president biden has said, we will not hesitate to take all necessary actions to protect our people. now, let me turn to this year's budget request. >> the meeting will be suspended. the committee will be in order. teacher notes and disturbance of the committee proceedings. the chair for my i guess the disruption of the audience is a violation of...
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the $13 billion in military aid to israel is just poked -- just posed with the up to -- juxtaposed with the up to $9.1 billion in civilian aid going to hamas. now, some would say you mean gaza. i say no, i mean hamas. you cannot send this aid, even if it's labeled as humanitarian or for some other noble-sounding purpose. if you send it to gaza, it is aid to hamas, hamas terrorists, the same terrorists who massacred, who butchered, savagely mutilated innocent men, women, and children in israel just a few months ago in october. the architects of this bill undermine their own bill to secure stability and peace in the region. so i've come to the floor in an attempt to soften the blow to the american people. to that end, mr. president, i'd like to call up lee amendment number 1902 for consideration. my amendment would require ukraine to repay the money loaned to it and that the funds repaid be used to secure our bo border. if congress is so determined to send taxpayer money abroad, then the repayment of this loan should not be waivable and must be used to secure our border. now, it's sad tha
the $13 billion in military aid to israel is just poked -- just posed with the up to -- juxtaposed with the up to $9.1 billion in civilian aid going to hamas. now, some would say you mean gaza. i say no, i mean hamas. you cannot send this aid, even if it's labeled as humanitarian or for some other noble-sounding purpose. if you send it to gaza, it is aid to hamas, hamas terrorists, the same terrorists who massacred, who butchered, savagely mutilated innocent men, women, and children in israel...
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our commitment to israel's security is ironclad. israel has a right to exist. as a jewish and democratic state. and safe haven for the jewish people who have faced centuries of persecution throughout the years. the events of october 7 made clear that hamas must be decisively defeated. for the good of israel. for the good of the palestinian people. for the good of peace in the middle east. for the good of the free world. hamas must be decisively defeated. at the same time, there are other urgent priorities. we must do everything possible to make sure that we are freeing the hostages. so they can safely return to their families and do everything possible to surge humanitarian assistance into gaza so we can help out palestinian civilians who are in harm's way through no fault of their own. we must surge in food. surge in medicine. surge in humanitarian assistance. that is what this package will help accomplish. with more than $9 billion in humanitarian assistance. the events of october 7 and the suffering of palestinian civilians in the theater of war are heartbre
our commitment to israel's security is ironclad. israel has a right to exist. as a jewish and democratic state. and safe haven for the jewish people who have faced centuries of persecution throughout the years. the events of october 7 made clear that hamas must be decisively defeated. for the good of israel. for the good of the palestinian people. for the good of peace in the middle east. for the good of the free world. hamas must be decisively defeated. at the same time, there are other urgent...
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how do you see the situation in light of iran's attack on israel over the weekend? bill: i used to be a diplomat for 3.5 decades and i spent most of my career split between russia and the middle east. that is where all of my gray hair came from. you know, as i said, i have spent most of the last 40 years working in and on the middle east. and i had rarely seen a moment more combustible than it is today. you have a terrible crisis in gaza provoked by hamas' brutal attack on israel, and now we are also producing a desperate humanitarian situation for innocent civilians right now. and more recently as we saw last saturday night, we had a massive iran he and drone -- iranian missile and drone attack. there was something like 30,000 missiles combined and it turned out to be a spectacular failure thanks to good intelligence and the israelis themselves supported by the united states and some regional and international partners as well. of those 330 missiles only four or five impacted in israel and none did significant damage. it is a reminder of the quality of the israeli
how do you see the situation in light of iran's attack on israel over the weekend? bill: i used to be a diplomat for 3.5 decades and i spent most of my career split between russia and the middle east. that is where all of my gray hair came from. you know, as i said, i have spent most of the last 40 years working in and on the middle east. and i had rarely seen a moment more combustible than it is today. you have a terrible crisis in gaza provoked by hamas' brutal attack on israel, and now we...
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how do you see the situation in light of iran's attack on israel over the weekend? >> when i used to be a diplomat for 3.5 decades, i spent most of my overseas careers split between russia and the middle east and that is where all my gray hair came from. both of those simple parts of the world. as i said, i spent most of the last 48 years working in and on the middle east and i have rarely seen a today -- you have a turbo crisis in gaza promote by hamas' brutal attack on israel on the seventh of october. now also producing a desperate humanitarian situation for innocent civilians in gaza right now. and more recently as we saw last saturday night, we had a massive iran he and drone -- iranian they fired off something like 350 drones and missiles combined. turned out to be a spectacular failure for them. thanks to integrated air defense, good intelligence of the israelis themselves, and support of the united states, some regional partners and international partners. of those missiles, only four or five impacted in israel. none of them did any significant damage. it is
how do you see the situation in light of iran's attack on israel over the weekend? >> when i used to be a diplomat for 3.5 decades, i spent most of my overseas careers split between russia and the middle east and that is where all my gray hair came from. both of those simple parts of the world. as i said, i spent most of the last 48 years working in and on the middle east and i have rarely seen a today -- you have a turbo crisis in gaza promote by hamas' brutal attack on israel on the...
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there have been boycotts from israel, russia, and so forth. coming from turkey, it feels absolutely unfair to be equated with your dictator. whenever i am on a stage, by the way, they try to put this picture behind me of erdogan, and he's always bigger than me. the new york times publishes a long interview with me, and i end up like this and erdogan is massive. this actually represents a mindset, like, how important it is to be powerful and reproducing that powerful as we amplify the pictures of these dictators any quitting them with their people. -- and equating them with their people. america, and of course, veronica put it more eloquently, america -- so funny, you look like captain america now and we are talking america. that is a very big word to talk about. but america can be more enthusiastic when working with the people of these countries for the people of these countries as they support the dictators before they become dictators. he has been shown as the exemplary leader for the middle east. he presented the perfect combination of isla
there have been boycotts from israel, russia, and so forth. coming from turkey, it feels absolutely unfair to be equated with your dictator. whenever i am on a stage, by the way, they try to put this picture behind me of erdogan, and he's always bigger than me. the new york times publishes a long interview with me, and i end up like this and erdogan is massive. this actually represents a mindset, like, how important it is to be powerful and reproducing that powerful as we amplify the pictures...
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caller: i am worried china will take the initiative to join the war in israel. what are your thoughts? if that were to happen, would the u.s. have to step in? host: -- guest: license is the chinese have been content to stand back and try to claim the moral high ground, advocate for certain principles, encourage dissolution in vons and a two state solution. the chinese are content to sit back and let members of the developing world and the global south criticize the u.s. at the moment, the chinese are taking a step back approach, letting the usb front and center and put pressure on the cubist to deliver a solution. host: los angeles, california. independents. good morning. caller: i am a 90-year-old veteran. i had the opportunity to touch base at the end of korea and a front side of not. -- the front side of vietnam. i have been over in hong kong and in bangkok after we left korea. i have seen singapore and thailand and korea wendy -- were still there before they felt. -- they fell. i have seen the situation in the far east and anything we do to benefit china fur
caller: i am worried china will take the initiative to join the war in israel. what are your thoughts? if that were to happen, would the u.s. have to step in? host: -- guest: license is the chinese have been content to stand back and try to claim the moral high ground, advocate for certain principles, encourage dissolution in vons and a two state solution. the chinese are content to sit back and let members of the developing world and the global south criticize the u.s. at the moment, the...
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border, the red sea dimension, the iranian strikes against israel and the israeli response. as you look at where we are and where we have come from following the russian invasion, what are you seeing in terms of some of the primary lessons from the current wars and how are you looking at adapting and evolving the army based on those? gen. mingus: i would start with 2014 instead of 2022. 2014, a lot of people forget that that's when this really started. we have had teams embedded in europe and ukraine since the original incursion in 2014. it has obviously gone to a different level after 2020 two. we continue to pull all those things. we embed those in our combat training centers. i will go back to the gap analysis we did in 2015. our adversaries have watched us for a long time and as such to the conclusion they don't want to get into a close fight with united states. they have developed a series of tactics where they want to sense further, shoot further, disrupt us further so they don't have to experience the close fight component. the proliferation of technology, the fact yo
border, the red sea dimension, the iranian strikes against israel and the israeli response. as you look at where we are and where we have come from following the russian invasion, what are you seeing in terms of some of the primary lessons from the current wars and how are you looking at adapting and evolving the army based on those? gen. mingus: i would start with 2014 instead of 2022. 2014, a lot of people forget that that's when this really started. we have had teams embedded in europe and...
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before israel-gaza, american policy is interested and at best evil but always coherent. always coherent and coordinated and always intelligent. when things went wrong, it was unintended consequence and plannedder of a mighty force that miscalculated. after gaza and hasn't helped as a president such as joe biden at the helm and inability to come to grips with the crisis, after gaza, america does not know what it is doing which is far more dangerous, i think, because you can respect an person that you disagree with you, but has a huge amount of intelligence, whatever that intelligence is. but after gaza, it is seen as inherently contradictory, unable to pursue the main thing that american foreign policy differentiating -- which is the desire to create stability, security and peace. hasn't been able to deliver peace or security and not marshall its ally israel to a peaceful resolution. and it has not been able even to articulate a koa herpt moral framing to what is happening. so the perception has changed to one of the grudging, not respect, but understanding the powerful c
before israel-gaza, american policy is interested and at best evil but always coherent. always coherent and coordinated and always intelligent. when things went wrong, it was unintended consequence and plannedder of a mighty force that miscalculated. after gaza and hasn't helped as a president such as joe biden at the helm and inability to come to grips with the crisis, after gaza, america does not know what it is doing which is far more dangerous, i think, because you can respect an person...
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president biden signed a foreign aid package into law with funding for ukraine, israel, and taiwan. the measure passed by the senate tuesday evening and includes nearly $61 billion in aid for ukraine and another $26 billion for israel. the president says arms shipments will be en route to ukraine within hours. >> good morning. it is a good day for america, a good day for europe, and a good day for world peace.
president biden signed a foreign aid package into law with funding for ukraine, israel, and taiwan. the measure passed by the senate tuesday evening and includes nearly $61 billion in aid for ukraine and another $26 billion for israel. the president says arms shipments will be en route to ukraine within hours. >> good morning. it is a good day for america, a good day for europe, and a good day for world peace.
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along with the attack on israel , there were 30 americans that were killed by hamas terrorists in israel. as part of a larger coordinated attack that left 1,200 israelis dead and over 200 abducted. it is my understanding that eight americans remain hostage in gaza. i understand three of whom are no longer alive. but you announced that the justice department was investigating the death and kidnappings of the americans during the attack. can you give us here on the subcommittee an update on the investigation into the death and kidnapping of those americans? is the justice department looking to pursue criminal charges against individuals responsible for those attacks? atty. gen. garland: the killing or kidnapping of americans abroad is a federal crime. so of course that is what we are investigating, as i said, for potential criminal prosecution. we have been involved in discussions with israeli law enforcement and intelligence services to help us get evidence and information in this regard. i really can't say anything more about the progress of the investigation. but this is a matter of ext
along with the attack on israel , there were 30 americans that were killed by hamas terrorists in israel. as part of a larger coordinated attack that left 1,200 israelis dead and over 200 abducted. it is my understanding that eight americans remain hostage in gaza. i understand three of whom are no longer alive. but you announced that the justice department was investigating the death and kidnappings of the americans during the attack. can you give us here on the subcommittee an update on the...
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we're now funding israel, as i think that we should, to defend itself against attacks that are originating in iran when the same people who are calling for more war all over the world were the same people who caused us to start a war that empowered iran. there's a certain irony in this, a certain sadness that i have that we never seem to learn the lessons of the past. we never seem to ask ourselves why is it that we keep on screwing up american foreign policy, why is it that we keep on making our country weaker, even though we say that we intend to make it stronger. here's another thing that we should learn from the iraq war. something that i as a christian care a lot about and think think that -- and i think that many of my colleagues, who are not christians many of my fellow americans should care about. the united states remains to this day the largest christian nation, we are the largest christian nation by population in the entire world. and yet what are the fruits -- by your fruits ye shall know them, the bible tells us. what are the fruits of american foreign policy when it comes to
we're now funding israel, as i think that we should, to defend itself against attacks that are originating in iran when the same people who are calling for more war all over the world were the same people who caused us to start a war that empowered iran. there's a certain irony in this, a certain sadness that i have that we never seem to learn the lessons of the past. we never seem to ask ourselves why is it that we keep on screwing up american foreign policy, why is it that we keep on making...
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i notice you took a position on the israel-palestinian conflict. by your admission at the time, it you knew almost nothing about the conflict when you took this position and you scoured wikipedia for justification for your position. has -- of anybody else had done that, what would you have said to them? guest: i would say if that person shows up in debates with people who are supposed to be prevent -- defending the palestinian position and the only thing the red was wikipedia and they did well every time they are opposed by these pro-scholars, it would make the question of the pro-palestinian side. guest: don't you think debating is a skill in and of itself? somebody can simultaneously be very good at debating which nobody disputes that you are yet if they are debating an academic that might be super knowledgeable, debate is not their skill, in my present as if you are winning the debate but it doesn't necessarily mean your norton more knowledgeable and more correct guest: that is true but as an academic, and humans, we cannot attach our brains to
i notice you took a position on the israel-palestinian conflict. by your admission at the time, it you knew almost nothing about the conflict when you took this position and you scoured wikipedia for justification for your position. has -- of anybody else had done that, what would you have said to them? guest: i would say if that person shows up in debates with people who are supposed to be prevent -- defending the palestinian position and the only thing the red was wikipedia and they did well...
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. >> [indiscernible] -- israel is not the way. >> so we are living in a really highly charged time and are adversaries are leaning into these divisions that are such a prominent part of our society today and using information operations as a way to exacerbate these tensions and it is a huge challenge, i think, both because we have kind of atrophied, my sense is, our capabilities in the information space over years, and because it is so politically charged now. what do you see in that space as we are in this run-up to an election in 2024? you know, how big a deal is this? what do you see? and what is your sense of how well-positioned we are to address it? >> that is a lot. obviously an area that you are an expert in as well and have worked on for some time. obviously, we spent a lot of time looking at what foreign actors are doing in the space and you know, how we publish in particular in relation to the election security threat, intelligence community assessment on an annual basis, and in relation to particular elections are coming up and things like that. and what we see, i mean, russ
. >> [indiscernible] -- israel is not the way. >> so we are living in a really highly charged time and are adversaries are leaning into these divisions that are such a prominent part of our society today and using information operations as a way to exacerbate these tensions and it is a huge challenge, i think, both because we have kind of atrophied, my sense is, our capabilities in the information space over years, and because it is so politically charged now. what do you see in...
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what then would you give as an answer did we the united states generate an attack on israel, was that our doing? >> no it was not, congresswoman. we most certainly are. >> and you haven't seen anybody stand up and resign and say i'm frightened, i do want to do this work, i don't want to protect the homeland, have you seen that occur today? >> i have not and people risk their lives every single day on behalf of our country, the oath in the department and other departments and, of course, in our branches of the military. >> the general lady's time has expired. >> general lady is not recognized. >> there's no reason -- >> thank you. >> secretary mayorkas, your open border policies has been -- clearly the administration's policies have emboldened countries like iran like attacks on israel. can you tell me confidently that this committee that no current or former iranian revolutionary guard, court members or members of islamic terrorist organizations have been granted parole into the united states? >> congressman let me assure you that an individual that poses threat to security is a prior
what then would you give as an answer did we the united states generate an attack on israel, was that our doing? >> no it was not, congresswoman. we most certainly are. >> and you haven't seen anybody stand up and resign and say i'm frightened, i do want to do this work, i don't want to protect the homeland, have you seen that occur today? >> i have not and people risk their lives every single day on behalf of our country, the oath in the department and other departments and,...
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are currently demonstrating that today in the pacific and in the red sea and also in the defense of israel as yet another example. we are the most powerful, capable navy and marine corps team in the world and we don't plan on conceding that. >> message received. sec. del toro: we are doing it with three guiding principles. one, strengthening maritime dominance in every domain we operate in. space, air, on the surface and subsurface and cyberspace. second is cultivating a culture of war fighting excellence across the entire fleet and training our fighters to be the best they can be while treating them all dignity and respect. third, strengthening our relationships with our stakeholders, with industry, with congress, with the rest of the government, and also, with our allies and partners, more importantly, that are an essential part of our war fighting capability in every region around the world. i often say it's the difference between us and our adversaries. we have plenty of allies, friends, and partners that can cooperate and operate with us throughout all regions of the world. susan: tha
are currently demonstrating that today in the pacific and in the red sea and also in the defense of israel as yet another example. we are the most powerful, capable navy and marine corps team in the world and we don't plan on conceding that. >> message received. sec. del toro: we are doing it with three guiding principles. one, strengthening maritime dominance in every domain we operate in. space, air, on the surface and subsurface and cyberspace. second is cultivating a culture of war...