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Smith Expresses Strong Support for Withholding Aid from Hamas-Controlled Palestinian Authority |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Christopher Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Subcommittee which oversees Global Human Rights and International Operations and Vice Chairman of the Committee on International Relations, voiced strong support for S. Con. Res. 79, which expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. assistance should be withheld from the Palestinian Authority if the ruling majority party within the Palestinian Parliament continues to call for the destruction of Israel: “Nearly two years ago, President Bush called Hamas a terrorist organization bent on disrupting the peace process and said Hamas had to be dismantled before peace could be achieved,” said Smith. “President Bush was exactly right – progress toward peace can only occur if all sides work to defeat the determined enemies of peace, such as Hamas.” In the aftermath of the disturbing election just held, President Bush reiterated that “the Hamas is an organization that has: declared the destruction of “Hamas has acted as an enemy to America and our allies,” said Smith. “Until Hamas condemns their terrorist organization’s agenda of hatred and agrees to work with the international community to sustain a lasting peaceful settlement with By voting for this important measure, the U.S. Congress has shown the world that the | ||
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For Immediate Release: February 15, 2006 Contact: Brad Dayspring (202) 225-3765 |
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