The American people want peace. They want to use our resources for human development. In contrast, the president and Congress perpetuate conflict through intimidation, sanctions and by flexing our military power. They talk about defending human rights and democracy while supplying weapons and objecting to viable solutions to conflict.
With limited debate and against the desire of most Americans, Congress approved an additional $95 billion in military aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The $26 billion more for Israel will help it continue the genocide in Gaza.
Now, we take hope from our brave university students as they stand against a U.S. policy enabling genocide and famine in Gaza. The movement is led by students of conscience, of all backgrounds, including many Jewish students. We must support our courageous students who are taking great risk opposing a foreign policy harmful to our economy, values and future. Through their words and actions, the hypocrisy of our leadership is on display before the world.
Let’s ask again, why do Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell continue to support the genocide in Gaza?
