CSPAN U.S. July 4, 2024
Mr. Schumer mr. President. The presiding officer the majority mer mr. President , i rise to speak today about what i believe can and should be the path forward to secure mutual peace and lasting prosperity for israelis and palestinians. I speak for myself, but i also speak for so many mainstream Jewish Americans, a silent majority whose nuanced views on the matter have never been represented in this countrys discussions with the war in gaza. My last name is schumer, which derives from the hebrew world shalmer, or guardian. Of course, my first responsibility is to america and to new york, but a...