Jackson Purchase News

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has emphasized the importance of supporting Israel and countering Iran in a recent speech on the Senate floor. McConnell highlighted the national security challenges that the United States and its allies are currently facing.

McConnell pointed out the difficult situation that Israel is dealing with as it works to bring innocent people home from terrorist captivity. He condemned the brutal terrorists who use innocent hostages as bargaining chips and criticized the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which he attributed to Hamas' actions.

The senator emphasized that there is no moral equivalence between terrorism and self-defense, as well as between innocent hostages and convicted terrorists. McConnell expressed concern that some of his colleagues in Congress, including Senate Democrats, are considering placing restrictions on U.S. military assistance to Israel.

He specifically called out one colleague who demanded that President Biden be more aggressive with Israel and another who stated that no funding should be allocated to Israel unless it meets certain criteria. McConnell welcomed a debate on this matter and reiterated his unwavering support for Israel, stating that the conflict is between a sovereign democracy and terrorists who deliberately target civilians.

Moving on to the topic of Iran, McConnell highlighted the numerous attacks carried out by Iran-backed terrorists against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria. He criticized President Biden's strikes against desert warehouses, stating that they have not deterred Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism.

McConnell stressed the need to equip Israel to destroy Hamas, deter violence against American servicemembers, and invest in American hard power. He emphasized that the supplemental national security legislation presents an opportunity to fulfill this responsibility.

In his remarks, McConnell demonstrated his commitment to supporting Israel and countering the threat posed by Iran. He urged his colleagues to recognize the urgency of the national security challenges and take decisive action.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=D0C913DF-4FD8-4F8F-83A1-AF173E8FA4F4