House Proceeding on Mar 17th, 2010 :: 0:18:50 to 0:19:40
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James Jordan: want reform, they need reform, they are asking for reform. we made a promiseo the american people to pass health care reform. it's time to keep our promise. it's time to get this done. and it's time to pass health care reform. i yield. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from ohio rise? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker.

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Speech By: James Jordan

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James Jordan: mr. speaker, america has no truer friend than israel. we stand together on freedom, on democracy, and on security. more importantly, america and israel share the unique ability to trace our roots back to the hopes and dreams of our ancestors. even before the days of king david and king solomon, israel has been the center of the jewish tradition. israel, the sovereign nation,

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James Jordan: surrounded by sworn enemies determined to wipe it off the map. yet israel remains committed to freedom and democracy. mr. speaker, i'm concerned about the recent counterproductive statements made by the administration that threaten to undermine america's 60-year relationship with israel. criticizing israel for developing its land in jerusalem is just plain wrong. directing public demand and