{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleavers-statement-hamas-terrorist-attacks-against-israel", "Rep. Cleaver\u2019s Statement on Hamas\u2019 Terrorist Attacks Against Israel", "2023-10-10", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement as Israel continues to defend itself against the terrorist attacks launched by Hamas.\n\n\u201cOver the last few days, the world has watched in horror as Hamas terrorists launched an abhorrent attack on Israel, killing hundreds of innocent Israeli civilians and soldiers\u2014including at least 14 Americans\u2014as well as kidnapping scores of individuals who are now being held as hostages and political pawns. My heart breaks for those who have lost family members or loved ones, and for those who are still awaiting news.\n\n\u201cFirst and foremost, America unequivocally condemns any and all acts of violence against innocent civilians, including this despicable attack against the Israeli population. Violence only begets more violence\u2014and these acts of terrorism by Hamas, who in no way represent the Palestinian people, will undoubtedly lead to more pain and suffering for Israelis and Palestinians alike.\n\n\u201cSecondly, America stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our Israeli allies. I have cosponsored a bipartisan resolution of support for Israel that was introduced by the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and I intend to support the resolution when it receives a vote on the House Floor to underscore America\u2019s longstanding and ironclad commitment to the sovereignty and security of Israel.\n\n\u201cAmerican leadership will be instrumental in the coming days and weeks as we assist Israel\u2019s defense of their homeland and return of innocent hostages, use our diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict as soon as possible, work to bring some sense of stability to a region that has been unstable for decades, and continue to aim towards the long term vision of a peaceful resolution and a future of security and equal opportunity for both the Israeli and Palestinian peoples through a two-state solution. The first step in that long-term process is a bipartisan package of military and humanitarian assistance from the U.S. Congress\u2014and I hope that we can move that forward as soon as possible.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cleavers-statement-hamas-terrorist-attacks-against-israel"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8120741695165634, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}