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 Congressman Al Green Joins Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Democratic Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Reaffirm House Support for Two-State Solution

(Washington, D.C.) — On March 12, 2024, Congressman Al Green shared remarks at a press conference led by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Democratic colleagues to introduce H.Res.1074 – Reaffirming the House of Representatives Support of a Two-State Solution. This resolution would reaffirm the State of Israel's right to exist, recognize Palestinians’ right to sovereignty and self-determination through a Palestinian state, support a two-state solution, and condemn all calls and actions that reject a two-state solution. Members of Congress also addressed the Israel-Hamas conflict, appealing for the release of hostages, an immediate ceasefire, and humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza. The press conference is accessible by clicking here. Congressman Green issued the following statement at the press conference: 

“On May 14, 1948, Israel declared itself a state. President Truman was the first world leader to recognize it as such…it did so without the consent of Palestinians. The United States did it unilaterally and Israel became a state unilaterally. What Truman did in 1948, Biden can do when it is appropriate. We don’t have to have the consent of Israel for Palestine to become a state,” Congressman Al Green stated. “It is time for us to move forward, history demands that we deal with the injustices, and posterity is going to judge us harshly if we allow the circumstances that developed over the years to continue. We have it within our power to make a difference. I do believe that the thousands of babies that have lost their lives have lost their lives as a part of an injustice. You cannot in the name of justice, create an injustice and believe that it is just. An injustice in the name of justice is still an injustice.”