#ma

Given the fact that most religions share basic values, it is most unfortunate that religious people can be played off against each other so easily. One possible reason for this may be that people do not know enough about other people's beliefs. ↗

— Alcee Hastings

#against #basic #beliefs #each #easily

I am pleased to see that many of the world's leaders have publicly recognized that the crisis in the Middle East was deliberately incited by terrorist organizations. ↗

— Alcee Hastings

#crisis #deliberately #east #i #i am

Unprovoked attacks on Israel's borders, murdering Israeli soldiers, taking Israeli hostages and showering rockets targeting and killing Israeli civilians are not furthering any legitimate goal. ↗

— Alcee Hastings

#attacks #borders #civilians #furthering #goal

137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America's most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed - it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy. ↗

— Doc Hastings

#america #changed #cherished #day #defending

As long as every generation rises to its challenges and stands up in defense of liberty - as Americans have done in the past and as our men and women continue to do today - our nation will remain free and strong. ↗

— Doc Hastings

#continue #defense #done #every #free

In the summer of 1776 our Founding Fathers sought to secure our independence and the liberties that remain the foundation of our nation today. ↗

— Doc Hastings

#foundation #founding #founding fathers #independence #liberties

With my support, the House of Representatives recently voted to permanently repeal the death tax so that family farms and businesses can be passed down to children and grandchildren. ↗

— Doc Hastings

#children #death #death tax #down #family

As efforts to fix this failure at the Veterans Administration continue, I also intend to persist in demanding answers and action on the establishment of a new clinic to serve the veterans in North Central Washington. ↗

— Doc Hastings

#administration #also #answers #central #clinic

In addition to demanding answers and accountability from the Veterans Administration, Congress had to act to ensure veterans do not suffer because of the actions of a federal agency. ↗

— Doc Hastings

#act #actions #addition #administration #agency

In six short years, small business owners and family farmers will once again be assessed a tax on the value of their property at the time of their death, despite having paid taxes throughout their lifetime. ↗

— Doc Hastings

#assessed #business #business owners #death #despite