Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement Following Foreign Operations Appropriations Package Vote

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement following a vote on a foreign-operations-related appropriations package. 

“The Netanyahu government’s reckless actions have caused needless pain, suffering, and instability across the Middle East. It’s past time for America to fundamentally rethink how we can best create safety, security, and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians, which begins with holding our partners accountable and stopping the sale of offensive weapons to the Netanyahu government. Today’s ‘Massie amendment’ is not the answer. It is poorly drafted and overly broad, with counterproductive consequences for aid, the important peace-building programs, and the safety of Americans serving abroad. I voted against the amendment and the bill itself, and I look forward to working on proposals that actually help us reach a better future for everybody across the region — starting with sufficient aid reaching civilians, an actual permanent ceasefire, and a pathway to a two-state solution.”