Goodlander Statement on the State Department Appropriations Bill
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Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. SERVICES Help With a Federal Agency Request Federal Funding FY27 Community Project Funding Request a Flag Resources for Students Apply for an Internship Military Academy Nominations Congressional Art Competition Congressional App Challenge Request a Tour and Tickets Request an Appearance or Meeting Know Your Rights Commendations and Greetings NEWS Press Releases In the News Press Kit Public Events and Town Halls ABOUT Meet Maggie Committees Legislation Voting Record CONTACT Email Maggie Newsletter Subscribe Office Locations NEWSLETTER SERVICES Help With a Federal Agency Request Federal Funding FY27 Community Project Funding Request a Flag Resources for Students Apply for an Internship Military Academy Nominations Congressional Art Competition Congressional App Challenge Request a Tour and Tickets Request an Appearance or Meeting Know Your Rights Commendations and Greetings NEWS Press Releases In the News Press Kit Public Events and Town Halls ABOUT Meet Maggie Committees Legislation Voting Record CONTACT Email Maggie Newsletter Subscribe Office Locations NEWSLETTER Search 07.16.26 Goodlander Statement on Rep. Massie’s Amendment to H.R. 8595 Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) released the following statement after her vote on Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to H.R. 8595, the State Department appropriations bill. “As a Member of Congress, it is my job to ensure American taxpayer dollars are spent out of necessity – and in a way that advances the interests and values of the United States of America. That is the spirit in which I voted today against sending an additional $3.3 billion American taxpayer dollars to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government. “My support for Israel’s right to exist and to defend itself as a Jewish and democratic state is ironclad. The amendment did not affect our support for Israel’s air-defense systems, which remain mission-critical to defending against persistent threats from some of America’s most brutal and determined enemies, including the Islamic Republic of Iran, and its terrorist proxies, including Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas. My support for a peace agreement that guarantees Israel’s security and safeguards the human rights, dignity, and self-determination of the Palestinian people in their own state is equally ironclad. “Our alliance with Israel requires a reset. It is a basic principle of our foreign policy that the United States should not subsidize actions by a foreign government that we oppose. Having ignored the concerns of the vast majority of Americans about its conduct in Gaza, which devastated civilians while ultimately empowering Hamas, and its support for settler violence in the West Bank, the Israeli government cannot expect Americans to continue to provide it with unconditional aid. Subsidizing Israel’s defense budget also no longer makes sense given the country’s wealth and military dominance in its region. Even the Israeli government has acknowledged it no longer needs this support. “I am disappointed that Republicans intentionally weaponized this vote, bringing to the floor a deeply imperfect amendment drafted by a lead sponsor whose abhorrent and dangerous track record of virulent antisemitism I wholeheartedly reject and condemn. But my vote today reflects my belief that the United States and Israel should forge a more normal partnership, built not on dependence and aid, but on shared interests, shared principles and mutual accountability as we promote the dignity and security of Israelis and Palestinians alike.” ### OFFICE LOCATIONS CONCORD DISTRICT OFFICE 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions NASHUA DISTRICT OFFICE 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions LITTLETON DISTRICT OFFICE 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions WASHINGTON DC 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions OFFICE LOCATIONS CONCORD DISTRICT OFFICE 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions NASHUA DISTRICT OFFICE 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions LITTLETON DISTRICT OFFICE 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions WASHINGTON DC 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions services contact about news services contact about news
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