Discussion · House of Representatives
Jimmy Panetta Democrat
“I am voting against this rule. I want to add an amendment to protect humanitarian aid for Gaza and the West Bank, support Palestinian security forces, and allow defensive weapons to protect Palestinians and Israelis. Since I cannot offer my amendment, I oppose this rule.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to state my intention to vote against H. Res. 1423, the rule for consideration of H.R. 8595, National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. I oppose the resolution as written so that the House of Representatives can advance my amendment to Massie Amendment No. 8, printed therein. Should the Rules Committee meet again, I would offer an amendment to the Massie Amendment that would read, ``After page 1 1ine 6 insert the following: (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority, or the broader region, nor shall it be construed to prevent support of Palestinian Security Forces in the West Bank, and nor shall it be construed to prevent the delivery of defensive weapons for the protection of Palestinians and Israelis.’’ This would prevent the passage of the Massie Amendment from impacting the delivery of humanitarian aid and items critical for defense. However, without the opportunity to advance my amendment, I will oppose H. Res. 1423. The material previously referred to by Mr. McGovern is as follows: An amendment to H. Res. 1423 offered by Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts”
Mr. Speaker, I rise to state my intention to vote against H. Res. 1423, the rule for consideration of H.R. 8595, National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. I oppose the resolution as written so that the House of Representatives can advance my amendment to Massie Amendment No. 8, printed therein. Should the Rules Committee meet again, I would offer an amendment to the Massie Amendment that would read, ``After page 1 1ine 6 insert the following: (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority, or the broader region, nor shall it be construed to prevent support of Palestinian Security Forces in the West Bank, and nor shall it be construed to prevent the delivery of defensive weapons for the protection of Palestinians and Israelis.’’ This would prevent the passage of the Massie Amendment from impacting the delivery of humanitarian aid and items critical for defense. However, without the opportunity to advance my amendment, I will oppose H. Res. 1423. The material previously referred to by Mr. McGovern is as follows: An amendment to H. Res. 1423 offered by Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts