Alcee L. Hastings

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Oct 24, 2018, 1:28 AM

The importance of the US-Israel relationship

Hastings hosts an annual breakfast for Black and Jewish Members of Congress to promote dialog between the communities. Pictured with Hastings are Jonathan Greenblatt (CEO and National Director, ADL), Derrick Johnson (President and CEO, NAACP), and Hilary O. Shelton (Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy, NAACP)

I am a staunch Democrat, and, like nearly all of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, I support Israel

Oct 15, 2017, 2:38 PM

It’s all too obvious that BDS doesn’t want peace — but we do

My bill in the US Congress encourages Arab and Muslim-majority states to improve bilateral relations with Israel

Aug 20, 2015, 2:32 PM

Iran can’t be trusted, I will vote ‘no’

The US must reopen negotiations; empower the President to use military force to block Iran nuclear weapons

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About Me

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings represents Florida’s 20th district, and serves as a Senior Member of the House Rules Committee, Ranking Democratic Member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, and Co-Chairman of the Florida delegation.