Rep. Suozzi Works To Defend Israel From Hezbollah Missiles & To Disrupt Dangerous Iran-Russia Partnership

Statement

Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) made the following statement after two of his amendments were accepted into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Mr. Suozzi's amendments seek to address critical Middle East issues such as Hezbollah's missiles in Lebanon and the Iran-Russia relationship. The full House of Representatives is slated to vote on the NDAA later this month.

"I'm thankful that issues crucial to the Middle East are being addressed in the NDAA. My pair of amendments will help to protect Israel and our Middle Eastern allies from Hezbollah terrorists, and help us understand and disrupt the alliance between Russia and Iran, which has caused so much destruction across the region."

"Hezbollah continues to build up its military capabilities, with tens of thousands of rockets aimed at Israel, and tentacles across the Middle East that threaten our allies and interests. My amendment empowers the Administration to dig deep into what makes Hezbollah's terror operation tick and how it can be confronted."

"Meanwhile in Syria, Iran has been working hand-in-glove with Russia. Russian cover provides crucial support for Iranian-backed militias propping up Bashar al-Assad's murderous regime. My amendment seeks to get to the bottom of how Iran and Russia are working together to imperil peace and security in the region."

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