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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement reacting to the Biden Administration’s decision to allow the UN Security Council to pass a resolution that calls for a ceasefire. 

“Since the barbaric terrorist attack of October 7th, my position has been clear: in order for there to be a ceasefire, Hamas must surrender and safely return all hostages. Full stop,” said Congressman Lawler. “I’m appalled that the Administration would take this action and effectively abandon Israel at the United Nations. President Biden must immediately reverse course and reaffirm our commitment to Israel and its right to defend itself without equivocation or precondition.”

“Failure to do so undermines American diplomacy and our standing as leader of the free world,” concluded Congressman Lawler. 

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.