Majority Leader Eric Cantor and Israel

Floor Speech

Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Majority Leader Eric Cantor and to support a country I know is so dear to his heart.

Yes, Leader Cantor has been focused on making life better for the American people, and his recent contributions in the areas of workforce training and pediatric research will have a lasting impact on generations to come.

He has also been a mentor and a friend to many new Members of the House. He and his wife, Diana, have led several freshman trips to Israel for many years, and I was very fortunate my husband and I were able to participate on one of those trips last summer.

Seeing this innovative nation and preeminent ally is truly a life-changing experience. In Israel, I found a people that craves peace for all of its citizens of all faiths, even when faced with enemies who want nothing more than to erase Israel from the map.

I want to say, loud and clear, that Members of this body are committed to Israel. We stand together with Israel and its obligation to defend its people from attacks from the terrorist group Hamas.

We are so grateful we have had a member of our leadership team so committed to a strong and thriving Israel. Leader Cantor's efforts in Congress have lived up to the title he holds. He is a true leader. This is a tribute to that strong leadership for Israel.

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