Hill Country Chronicle

Representative Chip Roy of Texas has issued a statement following the House's decision to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. In his statement, Roy expressed his reasons for voting in favor of the censure.

Roy stated, "I voted to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib for her actions and statements against Israel and her people, particularly following Hamas' recent heinous terrorist attacks on October 7."

He criticized Tlaib for dismissing the brutal attacks carried out by Hamas, describing them as "mere 'resistance'." Roy emphasized the seriousness of the attacks, including "the beheadings of babies and murder and kidnapping of innocent Israelis and Americans."

Furthermore, Roy pointed out that Tlaib's statements suggested that the United States, by supporting Israel's right to defend itself, is complicit in these attacks. He highlighted Tlaib's recent video promoting the slogan "from the river to the sea," which Roy interpreted as a call for the elimination of the state of Israel and its people.

According to Roy, Tlaib's actions and statements undermine national security, endanger Americans and their allies, and are unbecoming of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Roy also mentioned a previous resolution brought forward by another colleague to censure Tlaib. He explained that he had initially voted to table it due to concerns with certain assertions and drafting issues. However, Roy spent the week working to improve the effort and ultimately supported a resolution put forward by Representative Rich McCormick.

Roy commended the bipartisan support the resolution received, with 22 Democrats voting in favor. He emphasized the gravity of censuring colleagues and the importance of addressing Tlaib's behavior.

In conclusion, Representative Chip Roy's statement provides insight into his reasons for voting to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib. He criticized her actions and statements against Israel and emphasized the need to address such behavior in a bipartisan manner.

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