Backfiring as detractors begin. Jim jordan put out this tweet yesterday, no american should accost another for their beliefs. We condemn threats against our colleagues and it is imperative we come together. Stop, it is abhorrent. We will get to the front pages of the papers and that frontline on the israelihamas war. Lets live to the pentagon with pentagon price secretary on military operations on the war between israel and hamas. Let me address the ongoing situation in the middle east and the department of defense response and ill discuss the reports of drone attacks against u. S. Facilities in iraq and syria. As you are all aware, secretary austin recently directed steps to strengthen boss bolster to deter the strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean with the uss eisenhower. We are advancing our Fighter Aircraft in the Central Command region to provide additional capabilities. Our posture in the u. S. Naval assets and advanced air fighter we send a strong message to deter a conflict
Gratitude that we thank you for the privilege of being called americans. With humility, let us realize the responsibility this privilege entails. Let your presence in us be the light that causes this nation to shine bright in the world. Grant your favor, wisdom and protection to our troops here and abroad. Place within our leaders and representatives here in the house and senate. May our president be guided by your truth and our differences let us seek you first. Please give each of us in this place and every citizen of this nation a contrite heart and a willingness to follow your way. N christs name we pray, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from new york, mr. Higgins. Mr. Higgins i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america indivisible, with libe