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Speaker's Statement on Attacks in Israel

October 7, 2023 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


LaPORTE—Speaker Tim W. Cavinder released the following statement on the attacks in Israel.

Terrorism can never be supported. I condemn the attack against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza. We support the U.S.’s effort to deter further attacks.

The House is keeping in their prayers for all the families who have been hurt by this violence. We are heartbroken by the lives that have been tragically cut short and hope for a swift recovery for all of those who have been wounded.


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