the gentleman from new york is recognized mr. meeks: continue to reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from new jersey is recognized. mr. kean: thank you. as people are here witnessing and speaking about this -- the attacks are all interconnected. iran, russia, and china all are seeking to do harm to this ---o our nation and the western rules-based order. it's extraordinarily important during these times we show strength and unity of purpose. i am thankful that the gentleman from new york, the ranking member of the foreign affairs committee, mr. meeks, supported this measure both in the rules committee as well as on the floor here tonight. because it shows a very strong importance of this resolution. and our unparalleled support for the state of israel anti-right to defend itself. we -- and the right to defend itself. we as the house of representatives have the responsibility, and i expect later this week we'll pass a strong foreign aid package. that would support iran -- excuse me, support our opposition to iran, support o