‘Victory Is The Only Acceptable Outcome’: Doug LaMalfa Doubles Down On US Support For Israel

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During House floor remarks on Wednesday, Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) spoke against US support for Israel.

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00:00Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute.

00:06Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

00:08The situation facing Israel is critical, and it's escalating.

00:13The nation is under attack not just from isolated factions, but from a coordinated effort orchestrated

00:18by Iran.

00:20Rockets have rained down on Israel from Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and Yemen, forcing Israel

00:24to defend its citizens and its sovereignty from these relentless threats.

00:28It's crucial to understand that these attacks are not random acts of violence, but are part

00:31of a larger, more coordinated plan.

00:34Each of these regions exists a militia backed by Iran.

00:38In the Gaza Strip, it's Hamas, in Yemen, it's the Houthis, in Lebanon, it's the Hezbollah.

00:43These groups are not acting independently.

00:44They are funded, supplied, and directed by Iran as part of a calculated strategy to encircle

00:49and weaken Israel.

00:51Their current situation is exacerbated by the policies of previous U.S. administrations

00:55and currently the Biden one that's only encouraged Iran.

00:59Secretary Blinken recently warned that Iran is potentially within weeks of nuclear weapon

01:03capabilities.

01:04It's not hyperbole, it's a dire reality.

01:07I appreciate greatly Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu today speaking to us to underline

01:14how important our alliance is with Israel, and that victory is the only acceptable outcome

01:19over the vile acts of Hamas.

01:21We must stand with Israel.

01:22I yield back.

‘Victory Is The Only Acceptable Outcome’: Doug LaMalfa Doubles Down On US Support For Israel

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