For Immediate Release
May 16, 2024
Contact: Athina Lawson
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released a statement following the passage of the Israel Security Assistance Support Act:
“The Biden Administration’s decision to withhold weapons is catastrophic and goes directly against the will of Congress,” Speaker Johnson said. “With the passage of the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, we send a clear message of solidarity and support to Israel and demand the urgent delivery of defense weapons to our most important ally in the Middle East.
“The President’s threat to veto this legislation and Leader Schumer’s refusal to bring it to a vote in the Senate are acts of betrayal to our closest ally in the region. What’s more alarming is the 184 House Democrats that joined them in siding with the radical, pro-Hamas wing of the Democratic party. Security assistance to Israel is an urgent priority that must not be delayed.”
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