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Tonight, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his resolution, H.Res.888, which reaffirms Israel’s right to exist, passed the House Floor 412 to 1.

“Tonight, the House of Representatives, in an overwhelming and bipartisan fashion, unequivocally reaffirmed Israel’s right to exist in the face of an unprecedented wave of hate against it,” said Congressman Mike Lawler. “President Truman recognized Israel 11 minutes after its founding, and for 75 years America has remained steadfast in our support for Israel. I’m proud that 210 Republicans and 202 Democrats set aside our differences and came together to show support for our closest ally in the Middle East.”

“Israel is the only multicultural, multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and multi-religious democracy in the Middle East. They are a beacon of hope, freedom, and opportunity. Tonight, Congress reaffirmed our support for the state of Israel, their right to exist, and the right of the Jewish people to live peacefully in their native land,” concluded Congressman Lawler.

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City, is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the country, and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.