All four members of Maine’s Congressional delegation have issued public statements in recent days concerning Hamas’ attacks on Israel, strongly condemning the atrocities committed by the terrorist organization.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) called out Hamas’ brutality and firmly asserted that the United States stands by Israel.
“I condemn the horrific, coordinated attacks against Israel by the terrorist group Hamas,” Sen. Collins said. “Thousands of rockets have targeted Israeli cities, killing and injuring Israeli civilians.”
“The United States stands with Israel, our closest ally in the Middle East, as it defends its citizens against Iranian-backed terrorists who have demonstrated no interest in peace,” she stated.
WMTW quoted Sen. Angus King (I-ME) as having largely echoed Collins’ sentiments.
“The Hamas terrorist attacks against our Israeli allies mark a deadly and dangerous escalation,” Sen. King wrote. “This tragic loss of life is heartbreaking and appalling.”
“I am monitoring this situation with everyone in Maine and expect a detailed briefing on the conditions there soon,” he said. “Our aim must remain to be stability for the people of the region.”
Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) posted his statement on X, as well as in the form of a press release.
“Hamas has proved once again it has no wish to live in peace. Its incursion into Israel is blatant terrorism that must not be tolerated,” Rep. Golden wrote. “Israel is the sole democracy in the Middle East and our closest ally in that region.”
“I stand firmly with Israel and am mourning the loss of innocent lives and keeping them in my prayers,” he said. “Am Yisrael Chai – The People of Israel Live.”
I stand firmly with Israel and am mourning the loss of innocent lives and keeping them in my prayers. Am Yisrael Chai – The People of Israel Live. 2/
— Congressman Jared Golden (@RepGolden) October 7, 2023
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) issued a lengthy press release detailing her position. Unlike the other members of Maine’s delegation, Rep. Pingree expressed support for the Palestinian people alongside her condemnation of Hamas.
“On October 7, Hamas unleashed the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust and it should weigh on all Americans,” Pingree wrote. “Hamas’s savage genocide, rape, and hostage taking of Jews, including children and the elderly, is barbaric beyond words.”
“Make no mistake: Hamas is a murderous terrorist group funded by Iran, a proudly antisemitic theocracy. I condemn these terrorists in the strongest possible terms,” she stated.
“We cannot turn our backs on the Israeli people,” Pingree said. “The United States has a responsibility to provide aid to Israel, the only Democracy in the Middle East.”
“But that support must be predicated on preserving humanity and not on perpetuating greater cycles of violence,” she said. “While protecting the Israeli people, we in Congress cannot ignore or forget the misery that will be visited upon the Palestinian people in Gaza by a widescale war. “
“Many Palestinians are political hostages of Hamas’s violent fanaticism and will be harmed because of what Hamas terrorists have done,” Pingree wrote. “We must ensure both Israeli and Palestinian civilians are protected as we support Israel’s fight to defeat Hamas.”
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Shelly Pingree is an appeaser. eye for eye , tooth for tooth. I hope Israel irradiates Hamas and any of it’s followers. Decapitating babies in the name of Allah is sick..I hope they all burn in Hell
Here’s what you need to know.. Hamas, Hezbollah, PIJ, the Taliban, ISIS (IS), Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab, etc. all have one thing in common: They’re not extremists, militants or hijackers of Islam; they’re Islamic jihadists. Terrorism is a tactic and their motivation comes from their doctrine (Sharia law).
There are 109:verses in the Quran calling for jihad against the kafir (unbeliever) and many more in the Sira and Hadith. The point being that these Maine political hacks (and many others) did not close the southern border which allowed 8 million illegals into our country under OBiden. It’s not a matter of IF but WHEN the jihadists among those numbers barbarically strike us as Hamas attacked innocent Israelis and others. That is a blatant violation of their oath of office and treason. Thank you for your outstanding leadership!
Shelly Pingree “Make no mistake” you do not represent the will of your voters. I can not wait for this hag to be voted out.
I guess our representative in CD1 fails to remember the land for peace deal signed in 2005 and then the Palestine people held an election and elected Hamas. One of the first tenon’s in the Hamams charter is the full and complete destruction of Israel.
Too bad that the Maine delegation isn’t the least bit concerned about the breaching of U.S. borders and the related overdose murders of 100,000 Americans !
I hold these 4 representatives partly responsible. They have supported Biden and have allowed him to have his way including sending $6 billion to Iran, a country that encourages and funds terrorist groups. When a similar attack happens in the USA, I will hold them responsible again since they have done nothing to secure our border. Millions of fighting-age men have crossed our southern border without vetting for the past 3 years.
Curious if these congress critters were among those that bought war stocks BEFORE Hamas attacked… IMHO, I wouldn’t doubt it!
The majority of the Maine delegation is allied with a party, the DSA, that openly cheers for barbarians and Jew killers.