Last night, the House voted to reject an anti-Israel resolution passed by the U.N. Security Council and call for its repeal. Upon passage, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16), a cosponsor of the bill, released the following statement:
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On Wednesday, Secretary Kerry gave a speech at the State Department outlining a two state solution for the conflicts in the Middle East. With just three weeks until the new administration is set to take over, this last ditch, show of 'effort' included the Secretary claiming "no American administration has done more for the security of Israel than Barack Obama's." Nothing could be further from the truth. For nearly 70 years, the State of Israel has served as an example of democracy and stability ...
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Today, the House voted on final passage for the National Defense Authorization Act. With a tradition of strong bipartisan support, this annual legislation funds our military, protects the homeland, and supports our troops. Following this vote, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) released the following statement:
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This past September, we observed the fifteenth anniversary of one of the worst terrorist attacks in American history. On what we now call Patriot Day, the observance of the 9/11 anniversary, we remember that fateful day by honoring the lives of our fallen brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, and children who were taken from us by pure evil. We celebrate our nation’s patriotism and reflect on how that day forever changed our lives, our country, and our world. One thing we have seemingly forgotten...
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Amid reports of ongoing atrocities committed by the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) led a congressional call on Monday for President Obama to take stronger action. Kinzinger urged the president to act decisively in Syria in a letter signed by U.S. Reps. Todd Young (R-IN), Bob Dold (R-IL), Joe Heck (R-NV), Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) and Will Hurd (R-TX). “We owe it to the innocent people of Syria to bring justice against the Assad regime, Russian military an...
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Today, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and his House colleagues sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging the Administration to take action in Syria. The Administration has the tools they need to apply more pressure on dictator Bashar al Assad, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and their allies.
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Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) released the following statement in response to the passing of the world’s longest reigning monarch, King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej
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Last week, President Obama spoke at the ‘Leader’s Summit on Refugees’ and read a letter from a young boy named Alex. Alex wrote to the president about Omran Daqneesh – the young Syrian boy whose photograph and video went viral after he was placed in an ambulance, bloodied and dazed but calm, following an airstrike on civilians in Aleppo. The letter was touching, innocent, genuine, and an example for us all. However, the president took it and turned it into a political moment to say that we need ...
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Washington, DC – Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) released the following statement in response to the passing of former Israeli President Shimon Peres last night: “I join my colleagues in mourning the loss of one of Israel's founding fathers and Noble Peace Prize laureate, Shimon Peres. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all those who walk in the bright light that he created. “Shimon Peres enlightened the Jewish people by encouraging them to stand up, to innovate, and to dream big ...
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Yesterday, the House unanimously passed H.R. 5094, the Stability and Democracy for Ukraine Act (or STAND for Ukraine Act) by a voice vote to send a strong message of support for Ukraine.
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