Dear Friends,
There is a long-standing tradition in American politics that partisan fighting ends at the water’s edge. Instead of uniting behind the successful strike to take out the mastermind of the world’s leading state-sponsor of terror, Democrat leaders are attacking the president in their continued effort to undermine him at every turn.
Over the past few months, in the face of greater and more violent Iranian attacks orchestrated by General Soleimani against the United States and our allies, President Trump has shown restraint.
The killing of an American contractor, the orchestration of the storming and destruction at the American Embassy, and the planning of imminent attacks against U.S. troops and diplomats were the final straw.
Last week, the president reiterated that the United States does not seek to start a war with Iran, and his recent actions have sent an unambiguous signal to Iran and their proxies: if they harm Americans, there will be a high price to pay.
The Iranian regime has been crippled by strategic economic sanctions, and there are some indications that they do not seek further escalation following the death of General Soleimani. I support the decision to continue our policy of maximum pressure by introducing new sanctions on the Iranian regime and calling on our international allies in NATO to step up and take a larger role in the Middle East.
As a terror state, Iran is no friend of the United States or our allies; for three decades Iran has been a leading state sponsor of terrorism. Over these three decades, the United States and our allies have faced greater and more violent Iranian or Iranian proxy attacks orchestrated by terror General Soleimani.
In addition, it was reported that just last week Iranian security forces fired both live ammunition and tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting the Islamic Republic’s initial denial that it shot down a Ukrainian jetliner. Videos show a crowd of demonstrators near Azadi (“freedom”) Square fleeing as a tear gas canister landed among them. Tehran’s police chief, Gen. Hossein Rahimi, denied that his officers opened fire at the crowd. The senseless aggression by the Iranian regime against its people must end. I will continue to stand with the people of Iran against the corrupt and violent mullahs.
The provocateur is Iran, not President Trump. The assassin is Soleimani, not President Trump. The destabilizing force in the region is Iran, not the United States. Watch my full remarks from the House floor below, or click
HERE.
Speaker Pelosi knows that President Trump's strike against Iran’s architect of terror was well within his Article II authority to defend the nation as Commander-in-Chief. She supported the same legal authorization that President Obama used to conduct more than 500 drone strikes against terrorist targets in the Middle East.
Instead of pushing misguided messaging bills that embolden America’s enemies, we must stand united against terrorist leaders who are a direct threat to our national security.
Sincerely,
Representative French Hill
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Rabbi Block Delivers Opening invocation
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The U.S. House of Representatives was honored to have Rabbi Barry Block of Congregation B’nai Israel of Little Rock deliver the opening prayer on the House floor on Friday.
His message of hope and faith was an inspiring start to the day's Congressional proceedings. Click HERE or on the image above to watch.
I was proud to join Senator Boozman in welcoming Rabbi Block and the congregation 's confirmation class to our nation's capital.
Left to right: Congressman Hill, Senator Boozman, and Rabbi Block. |
Congressman Hill welcomes Rabbi Block and the Congregation B’nai Israel of Little Rock's confirmation class to Washington. |
National law enforcement appreciation day
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Thank you to my friend Police Captain Plouch and members of the Bryant Police Department for FaceTiming with me on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It was a great surprise to speak with Officer Samantha Hodgson who is thankfully recovering from the injuries she sustained in the line of duty a couple of weeks ago. Please join me in thanking our brave law enforcement officers for all they do to keep us safe.
Click HERE or on the video above to watch our conversation.
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Spring Internship Opportunity |
I am seeking individuals to join my Spring Internship Program available in my Little Rock and Conway offices. This program is an excellent way to learn about public service and the legislative process while helping central Arkansans. Internships are open to college and graduate students as well as recent graduates; in some instances, internships are granted to high school students.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to AR02.Applications@mail.house.gov. Contact my office for more information at (501) 324-5941.
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Office Locations |
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Washington, DC Office
1533 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2506
Fax: (202) 225-5903
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Conway Office
1105 Deer Street, Suite 12
Conway, AR 72032
Phone: (501) 358-3481
Fax: (501) 358-3494
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Little Rock Office
1501 N. University Ave., Suite 630
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 324-5941
Fax: (501) 324-6029
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