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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Floor Speech

Date: July 17, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. FINE. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this America last amendment and reject the premise of the arguments that are being made.

There are 600,000 Americans who live in Israel, and one rocket has been fired against every 23 of them, 26,000 rockets since October 7. Forty-three Americans were killed on October 7, and 12 were taken hostage.

More importantly, the research that this funds is the premise behind the Golden Dome. When we support research and development for the Iron Dome, we are creating the capability for the United States to defend itself as well.

I have news. We have a nuclear weapon, too. That doesn't get you off the hook with those who are out to get you.

When we oppose this amendment, when we vote it down, we are not only standing with Israel. We are standing with the best interests of the United States.

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