Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat on the Israel-Hamas War

NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas war:

"I stand with President Biden in his leadership and commitment to addressing this crisis. Congress must offer its unwavering support for the release of all hostages, humanitarian aid to Gaza, and for the evacuation of as many civilians as possible to reduce further escalation of violence in the region.

"I fully support Senate Majority Leader Schumer's call in trusting the Israeli people to chart a new path for their nation and replacing obstacles to peace in the region through democracy. I remain confident we can and must achieve a two state solution and lasting peace that Israelis and Palestinians deserve."

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Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

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