LARSON EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2006LARSON EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL
WASHINGTON, D.C. ? U.S. Representative John B. Larson (CT-1) today voted in favor of a resolution (H.Res. 921) which condemns the recent attacks against Israel, holds terrorists and their state-sponsors accountable for such attacks, and supports Israel?s right to defend itself.
Larson stated: ?I support this resolution and continue my strong support for Israel and its right to defend itself. We must reaffirm our commitment to defeat terrorists in light of the actions of Hezbollah, Hamas, and those who support these extreme terrorist organizations. Additionally, the comments by the President of the Iraqi National Assembly, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, accusing ?Jews? of financing violence in Iraq raise additional concerns that anti-Semitism remains rampant in the Middle East. We must focus our efforts on eliminating the hate that fuels terrorism and work to bring peace and stability to the Middle East.?
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