Outraged House Votes to Condemn the UN

Bob Eschliman : Jan 6, 2017
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“I am still stunned by what happened last month. This government—our government—abandoned our ally Israel when she needed us the most. And do not be fooled. This U.N. Security Council resolution was not about settlements, and it certainly was not about peace. It was about one thing and one thing only: Israel's right to exist as a Jewish democratic state.” – Paul Ryan

(Washington, DC) — [Charisma News] – With the support of a large number of Democrats, House Republicans voted unanimously Thursday night to rebuke the United Nations for passing a resolution that condemns Israel for its West Bank settlement construction. (Photo Credit: Video Screenshot Image)

The final vote was 342-80, providing a stinging bipartisan slap in the face to President Barack Obama and his foreign policy. It also signals what is sure to be a bitter U.S.-U.N. relationship throughout the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Prior to the vote, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) took the extraordinary step of coming down to the well to speak about U.N. Security Council Resolution 2334, as well as the measure the House was about to vote upon. In that speech, he said:

My colleagues, I'd like to read you a quote: 

"Peace is hard work. Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the United Nations—if it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now. Ultimately, it is the Israelis and the Palestinians who must live side by side."

That was President Obama in 2011—and he was right.

I am still stunned by what happened last month. This government—our government—abandoned our ally Israel when she needed us the most.

And do not be fooled. This U.N. Security Council resolution was not about settlements, and it certainly was not about peace. It was about one thing and one thing only: Israel's right to exist as a Jewish democratic state.

These types of one-sided efforts are designed to isolate and delegitimize Israel. They don't advance peace. They make it more elusive. 

The cornerstone of our special relationship with Israel has always been …

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