Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on H.R. 7217
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement on H.R. 7217, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act.
In a statement, Rep. Frost says:
“Like President Biden and House Democratic Leadership, I am disgusted by Congressional Republicans' ability to treat our allies and innocent civilians caught in the crossfires of war as human collateral in a political game.
“The bill that was presented to the House tonight included no humanitarian aid for the vulnerable people of Gaza, included no mention of support for our Ukrainian allies desperately in need of help as they fight off communist Russia and Vladimir Putin, and it included no funding for the security of places of worship across our country that are under constant threat of violence as anti-semitic and anti-muslim rhetoric dangerously continue to rise.
“I continue to believe in a two-state solution for both the Israeli and Palestinian people and believe any aid package must support this mission for lasting peace. I also continue to call for the end of war so that the innocent people of Gaza can live to see another day and all Israeli hostages are safely released. H.R. 7217 brings us nowhere closer to these dual goals.”
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