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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addressed the Senate floor today, focusing on Israel and anti-Semitism.

"Yesterday, I was proud to attend a joint meeting of Congress and listen to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s message from Israel to America," McConnell stated. "He reminded us of our nations’ deep friendship, of the savagery of our shared enemies, of the sacrifices brave Israelis are making to combat them on behalf of the entire free world, and of the enduring importance of American leadership."

McConnell expressed regret that not all members of Congress were present for Netanyahu's address. "Vice President Harris was on the campaign trail. Most of the Hamas apologists in Congress boycotted it. And of course, a mob of far-left terrorist sympathizers was too busy vandalizing our nation’s capital to tune in."

He condemned recent violent acts in Washington D.C., including vandalism at the hotel where Netanyahu was staying and defacement of public monuments. "The lawless behavior of frenzied radicals in our own country over the past 36 hours only underscores the challenge facing the world’s only Jewish state," he said.

McConnell also commemorated the 26th anniversary of the shootings that claimed U.S. Capitol Police Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson. He praised law enforcement for their vigilance amid recent unrest but criticized lenient prosecutions: "This week, it’s anti-Semites painting Hamas slogans on public property... But last year... it was left-wing climate protestors who took their cues from the Taliban and tried to destroy priceless works of art at the Smithsonian!"

He questioned whether current authorities would pursue radical offenders with equal determination as those involved in January 6th events: "Will they pursue the lawless radicals inspired by October 7th with equal vigor? Will the District’s own government exercise the authority Congress has given it to maintain order and discourage lawless behavior?"

In conclusion, McConnell emphasized supporting Israel through military aid and strengthening America's defense capabilities: "By equipping our friends with more tools they need to defeat aggression... By investing heavily in our own arsenal and industrial capacity... And by getting off our hands and passing the National Defense Authorization Act."