Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Proposed Export of

Floor Speech

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Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, I rise today to oppose the two resolutions that are in front of the body right now.

These two resolutions are an attempt to stop munition sales to Israel that have been approved by the administration and are designed to provide Israel with defensive weapons that they need.

These are misguided resolutions and, if adopted, would reinstate the failed policies of the Biden administration and would abandon America's closest ally in the Middle East.

Let's remember, the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the need for the military assistance for Israel is the fault of Hamas. It is not Israel's fault. It is not America's fault. It is the fault of Hamas. It is the result of Hamas's grotesque action on October 7, the threat Hamas poses to American national security, and, of course, Hamas's treatment of the people of Gaza. They set up their military facilities in hospitals and schools and in mosques, they use the people of Gaza as human shields, and they steal the food the people of Gaza need. It is despicable behavior. These are not good people, and it is in the interest of America and the world to see this terrorist group destroyed.

I couldn't agree more with my colleagues who want an end to this war. We all want to see an end to this war and an immediate cease-fire and for the hunger crisis in Gaza to end. The solution to all of this isn't to deprive Israel of the weapons it needs; the solution is in the hands of Hamas. This could end in a moment. Hamas could release the hostages, lay down their arms and surrender, and not one more bullet would be fired. But until this happens, we can't let up on these terrorists who have committed the atrocities against Israel, have caused this chaos in the Middle East, and have endangered American national security again and again.

I hope my colleagues will join me in opposing this resolution.

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