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and i think the american people are catching on that what we have today in israel is not the israel of golda meir, it is a government now significantly controlled not only by right-wing extremists, but by religious zealots. mr. president, today what we are seeing is a situation where netanyahu himself has never favored a two-state solution and he has made that very clear and has worked to systematically to undermine the prospects for a deal. i might mention a two-state solution is the policy of the united states government. netanyahu's party founding charter says quote, that between the sea and the jordan river there will only be israeli sovereignty. end quote. for many years before october 7, netanyahu told his allies in private that it was important to bolster hamas to ensure that the palestinians could never unify and form their own government. in january, in terms of the humanitarian crisis in gaza, netanyahu said, and i quote, quote, we provide minimal humanitarian aid if we want to achieve our war goals, we give the minimal aid. end quote. the rest of the government, or many othe
and i think the american people are catching on that what we have today in israel is not the israel of golda meir, it is a government now significantly controlled not only by right-wing extremists, but by religious zealots. mr. president, today what we are seeing is a situation where netanyahu himself has never favored a two-state solution and he has made that very clear and has worked to systematically to undermine the prospects for a deal. i might mention a two-state solution is the policy of...
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they launched missiles and attack drones toward israel. the scale of the attack and the fact that it was targeted at israel are without precedent. it was a reckless and dangerous escalation. if it had succeeded, the fallout for regional security and the toll on citizens would have been catastrophic. mr. speaker, it did not succeed. in support of israel's own defensive action, the united kingdom joined a u.s. led effort with france and partners in the region, which intercepted the missiles, saving lives in israel. we sent additional typhoons to the region as our existing operations and our forces destroyed iranian drones. we provided important intelligence for our partners. our pilots put themselves in harm's way to preserve peace and stability. i spoke to the raf, they are the best of the best and i know the whole house will join me. with this attack, iran has shown its true colors. they eat so chaos in their own backyard, destabilizing the middle east. this -- our aim is to support stability because it is right for the region. in the midd
they launched missiles and attack drones toward israel. the scale of the attack and the fact that it was targeted at israel are without precedent. it was a reckless and dangerous escalation. if it had succeeded, the fallout for regional security and the toll on citizens would have been catastrophic. mr. speaker, it did not succeed. in support of israel's own defensive action, the united kingdom joined a u.s. led effort with france and partners in the region, which intercepted the missiles,...
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my commitment to israel i want to make clear again, the security of israel is critical. who always make sure israel has what it needs to defend itself against iran and terrorist that it supports. with this aid, the united states can help replenish the israeli air defense so iran can never carry out the destruction is intended with its attack 10 days ago. but at the same time, this bill significantly increases humanitarian assistance to the innocent people of gaza who are suffering the consequences of this war that hamas started. we've been working intently for months to get as much aid to get as much a2 gas as possible. this bill includes $1 billion traditional humanitarian aid in gaza. we will immediately secure that aid bringing food, medical supplies, clean water. and israel must make sure -- without delay. and everything we do is guided by the open goal of ringing these hostages home, securing a cease fire, and extending conditions for an enduring peace. there is more that this bill does, as you all know, including providing support to strengthen even further our all
my commitment to israel i want to make clear again, the security of israel is critical. who always make sure israel has what it needs to defend itself against iran and terrorist that it supports. with this aid, the united states can help replenish the israeli air defense so iran can never carry out the destruction is intended with its attack 10 days ago. but at the same time, this bill significantly increases humanitarian assistance to the innocent people of gaza who are suffering the...
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anti-israel encampments are popping up at universities across this country. the madness has to stop. the madness has to stop. we left a meeting with students who told us of the heinous acts of bigotry they have experienced simply because of their faith. their bravery is inspiring, much more inspiring than some of the activities we are seeing here. they should never have to confront such hate on an american college campus, such a revered institution. anti-semitism has been growing in america and it's clear why. powerful people have refused to condemn it and some have peddled it themselves. from university professors to public officials, people in positions of authority have denied the horrific acts of 9/11, the attacks on the united states that happened in new york city, and have attempted to excuse or ignore the barbaric attack of hamas on israel on october 7, 2023, where women and children were savagely raped and murdered and infants were cooked in ovens. activists have chanted death to america on our own streets in this country and some have refused to cond
anti-israel encampments are popping up at universities across this country. the madness has to stop. the madness has to stop. we left a meeting with students who told us of the heinous acts of bigotry they have experienced simply because of their faith. their bravery is inspiring, much more inspiring than some of the activities we are seeing here. they should never have to confront such hate on an american college campus, such a revered institution. anti-semitism has been growing in america and...
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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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in israel and lebanon. dozens of civilians have been killed and tens of thousands displaced on both sides of the blue line. these exchanges could take on a momentum of their own. strikes deep into the territories of lebanon and israel could a night and even more serious confrontation as we have seen in the past. i call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid further breaches of the cessation of the hostilities along the framework of the resolution one 701. the united nations stands ready to support the efforts of several countries to encourage the de-escalation and to work towards a diplomatic solution. mr. president, regional de-escalation efforts must also ensure the safety and mitigation of dutch on the red sea, respecting the rights and duties related to net -- maritime navigation in accordance with international law. houthi attacks on merchan and commercial shipping continues to disrupt global trade. they have been met with strikes by u.s. and the united kingdom. armed confrontations on
in israel and lebanon. dozens of civilians have been killed and tens of thousands displaced on both sides of the blue line. these exchanges could take on a momentum of their own. strikes deep into the territories of lebanon and israel could a night and even more serious confrontation as we have seen in the past. i call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid further breaches of the cessation of the hostilities along the framework of the resolution one 701. the united nations...
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to israel america will deliver aid to help you fight this gorge of hamas. two innocent civilians in gaza and those around the world who face hunger, america will deliver food, medicine and clothing. we will stand with you to resist the chinese communist party. and to the world, america will never shrink from its responsibilities as a leader on the world stage. tonight we make vladimir putin request the day he questioned america's those solve. over the past few months i have spoken over and over again about the importance of getting the supplemental package done. starting in the fall thanksgiving, christmas, new year's, the spring, this was on our minds because it was so important and i said we had to work in a bipartisan way. democrats and republicans. i went to israel and ukraine to look our allies in the eyes and say we will get this done, we will not desert you. we succeeded in getting the supplemental in february for two reasons. persistence and bipartisanship. today the bill congress is sending is the same as what the senate has been pushing all along.
to israel america will deliver aid to help you fight this gorge of hamas. two innocent civilians in gaza and those around the world who face hunger, america will deliver food, medicine and clothing. we will stand with you to resist the chinese communist party. and to the world, america will never shrink from its responsibilities as a leader on the world stage. tonight we make vladimir putin request the day he questioned america's those solve. over the past few months i have spoken over and over...
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people saying -- aid to israel. what is your response to the protests? senator schumer: i put out a statement about columbia. peaceful protest is appropriate and i've always had goals in terms of israel policy. reduce the presence of hamas. free the hostages, get as much aid as possible done and do everything you can to avoid civilian casualties. last one. >> what are your major goals? senator schumer: we have a bunch of goals. we will do our best to get them done. they include trying to get $35 insulin, trying to get $35 insulin, trying to get child safety, online child safety done. dealing with the safer act and cannabis reform. we've got a lot to do and we can work in a bipartisan way. thank you, everybody. i left a message for president zelenskyy. he called me and said we got it done. now go win the fight. it is a very full package. >> senate majority leader chuck 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
people saying -- aid to israel. what is your response to the protests? senator schumer: i put out a statement about columbia. peaceful protest is appropriate and i've always had goals in terms of israel policy. reduce the presence of hamas. free the hostages, get as much aid as possible done and do everything you can to avoid civilian casualties. last one. >> what are your major goals? senator schumer: we have a bunch of goals. we will do our best to get them done. they include trying to...
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we have israel's back and we will not yield to iranian's the threats. i support this resolution and yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields. the gentleman from new jersey is recognized mr. kean: i urge the adoption of the members have been in beside fashion recess. we will continue to wait for them to return. president biden was at an event today in pennsylvania. he was joined by some embers of the kennedy family. he credited the principles of the former senator and civil rights activist. maybe 15 minutes later, we were all still glued to the television. suddenly, he was on the news. that was an incredible lesson to me. as an eight-year-old child. and that is who joe biden is. [cheers and applause] he is the first sitting president in our history who has traveled to an active war zone not under u.s. control, not once, but twice, to show support for our allies. he bass always running into the flames so we don't have to. [applause] in every imaginable way, president biden has spent his presidency and his career ru
we have israel's back and we will not yield to iranian's the threats. i support this resolution and yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields. the gentleman from new jersey is recognized mr. kean: i urge the adoption of the members have been in beside fashion recess. we will continue to wait for them to return. president biden was at an event today in pennsylvania. he was joined by some embers of the kennedy family. he credited the principles of the...
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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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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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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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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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three would provide funding to israel, ukraine and taiwan. it's a package of national security measures, including sanctions on russia and iran in forcing china to divest from tiktok or the apple face a ban in the u.s. the house will vote on border security and immigration policy legislation. watch live coverage here on c-span. next week on the c-span networks, the houses out for the passover holiday. the sate is in to consider house foreign-made billsn wednesday from the washington tional cathedral, a conversation between liz cheney and john beauchamp on how america's leaders can put principles first. and americans can improve on relationships. on thursday, the supreme court will hear oral arguments to decide if former president donald trump is immune from criminal prosecution for his alleged role in trying to overturn the 20 election results. and former members of the house and senate meet at the pen by an center for a conference to discuss the current state of congress and potential changes it could implement to operate more smoothly. on s
three would provide funding to israel, ukraine and taiwan. it's a package of national security measures, including sanctions on russia and iran in forcing china to divest from tiktok or the apple face a ban in the u.s. the house will vote on border security and immigration policy legislation. watch live coverage here on c-span. next week on the c-span networks, the houses out for the passover holiday. the sate is in to consider house foreign-made billsn wednesday from the washington tional...
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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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reporter: you mentioned three parts of the plan, israel, taiwan, ukraine. what about the fourth part of that legislation, on tiktok, the repo act, do you expect your caucus to support that legislation? mr. jeffries: i don't have a position on it one way or the other. i think we have to evaluate the totality of bills in that package and i suspect there will be a significant number of democrats who will support a fourth legislative item and a number of democrats who might oppose it. reporter: thank you, leader, jeffries. we'll give it one more try. this may not be the only time far right republicans try to oust speaker johnson. so if this happens over and over again, do you think democrats should over and over again step in to save johnson? mr. jeffries: from the very beginning of this congress, the democrats have made clear it was a mistake to hand over the keys to the house of representatives to maga extremists who were simply intent on visiting chaos and dysfunction on the american people. every single house democrat voted against the change for the motion
reporter: you mentioned three parts of the plan, israel, taiwan, ukraine. what about the fourth part of that legislation, on tiktok, the repo act, do you expect your caucus to support that legislation? mr. jeffries: i don't have a position on it one way or the other. i think we have to evaluate the totality of bills in that package and i suspect there will be a significant number of democrats who will support a fourth legislative item and a number of democrats who might oppose it. reporter:...
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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committee has adjourned after approving the rules for debate on legislation that would provide aid to israel, ukraine and taiwan we expect lawmakers to begin work on these bills when the house returns for legislation. final passage could possibly stretch into the weekend. as always, you will be able to follow the house live when members return here on his van. now back to our programming item schedule. rejoin join it in progress. -- we rejoin it in progress. to this delay in processing and can you commit to working with me on trying to reduce the times and let us know what resources you need so we can provide them? >> senator, you certainly have my commitment to working with you on reducing the backlogs and waiting times. we -- we are addressing the regulatory need to extend the renewal period for work authorization. very importantly, u.s. citizenship and immigration services has promulgated a final payroll that will put the agency back on firm financial footing. and has not received a fee adjustment for i believe more than seven years even though there is a statutory requirement to be consi
committee has adjourned after approving the rules for debate on legislation that would provide aid to israel, ukraine and taiwan we expect lawmakers to begin work on these bills when the house returns for legislation. final passage could possibly stretch into the weekend. as always, you will be able to follow the house live when members return here on his van. now back to our programming item schedule. rejoin join it in progress. -- we rejoin it in progress. to this delay in processing and can...
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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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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
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...
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as to israel, there is a direct interest in our support of israel. first of all it is the loan democracy, true democracy in the middle east. if israel falls, the middle east is at risk and probably will become a haven for islam a fascist -- islamofascist states. host: brent's comments from west virginia. the debate over more aid to ukraine has split the republican party in congress for months . yesterday mitch mcconnell of kentucky was asked about why there was this split in his party on aid to ukraine. [video] >> you have been one of the most ardent factors of ukraine and the senate here. what took so long to get some of these other republicans persuaded to your position? >> that is a good question. you already know the answer. the demonization of ukraine began by tucker carlson, who in my opinion ended up where he should have been all along, interviewing vladimir putin. he had an enormous audience which convinced a lot of rank-and-file republicans that maybe this was a mistake. host: that was minority leader mitch mcconnell of kentucky yesterday ta
as to israel, there is a direct interest in our support of israel. first of all it is the loan democracy, true democracy in the middle east. if israel falls, the middle east is at risk and probably will become a haven for islam a fascist -- islamofascist states. host: brent's comments from west virginia. the debate over more aid to ukraine has split the republican party in congress for months . yesterday mitch mcconnell of kentucky was asked about why there was this split in his party on aid to...
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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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another top news story is how, sadly, the government of israel, not the people of israel but the government of israel is slow walking us into world war iii. and everyone is blaming it on biden and the democrats, when it does not matter who's in there, democrat or republican, they are going to allow this to happen. and the way they did this is because they bombed and embassy in syria -- an embassy in syria and did not claim accountability. they are coming and they do not claim responsibility and then they are forcing these other countries to do some type of retaliation so they don't look weak to their people. and it is very appalling. i pray for our nation. i pray for our people in this nation that we all wake up and see that, sadly, we are dealing with the coin and both sides of the coin, they keep flipping it on us. i pray that we can all wake up and get good leaders inside of our government that are looking out for our own best interests and not their own. thank you again, c-span. god bless you all. host: thank you for your called heard a little more information about that piece related t
another top news story is how, sadly, the government of israel, not the people of israel but the government of israel is slow walking us into world war iii. and everyone is blaming it on biden and the democrats, when it does not matter who's in there, democrat or republican, they are going to allow this to happen. and the way they did this is because they bombed and embassy in syria -- an embassy in syria and did not claim accountability. they are coming and they do not claim responsibility and...
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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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next, british prime minister fields questions on crime and public safety, support for ukraine and the israel hamas war during his question time with the british house of commons. >> does the prime minister not agree that we have left residents out in the cold? with tax cuts and falling inflation, does he agree we should be making it easier? will they call on getting the buses? >> we are providing 17 million pounds for bus services and introduced fair buses, but seeing the benefits of reopening the bus station, it is clear democrats should get on and do it. >> i welcome the postmasters in the gallery. mr. speaker, we marked 75 years since the disaster at hillsboro. it must be marked by a hillsboro law. we also lost a lifelong member of the labour party. i am privileged to be the proud owner of the prime minister's new book. it is a rare unsigned copy. it is quite the read. she claims the disastrous budget that triggered chaos was the happiest moment of her premier ship. >> mr. speaker spend less time reading that book and more reading the deputy leaders tax advice. >> [indiscernible] >> mr. s
next, british prime minister fields questions on crime and public safety, support for ukraine and the israel hamas war during his question time with the british house of commons. >> does the prime minister not agree that we have left residents out in the cold? with tax cuts and falling inflation, does he agree we should be making it easier? will they call on getting the buses? >> we are providing 17 million pounds for bus services and introduced fair buses, but seeing the benefits...
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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...