WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael Lawler (R, NY—17), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has asked Secretary Blinken for answers on the State Department’s plan to account for, and ensure the safety of American citizens in Israel.
In a letter to Blinken, Lawler wrote, “Although I acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of the State Department is taking in this fluid and tragic situation, we need to know what steps are and will be taken to address the situation at hand.”
The freshman lawmaker said, “While we must work to ensure that Israel has all the weaponry and equipment needed to defend itself, we must also address the situation that our own citizens find themselves in at the moment as well.”
Lawler said, “As casualties continue to rise into the thousands, Americans are fearing for their lives and searching for ways to return to the United States. However, flights are being canceled and airlines are suspending operations in the region, stranding thousands without a way home.”
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