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Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) delivered a powerful speech on the Senate floor today, expressing unwavering support for the State of Israel. The speech came in the wake of the heinous act committed by Hamas terrorists, who brutally murdered over 1,400 civilians, including 31 Americans.

Senator Budd did not mince his words as he described the horrific atrocities committed by the terrorists. He stated, "The level of barbarism that we witnessed was nothing short of evil incarnate. The mass slaughter of innocent civilians. Unspeakable violence against women, children, and the elderly. The deadliest massacre of the Jewish people since the Holocaust."

The Senator also expressed his concern about the reaction to these atrocities, both at home and abroad. He condemned the anti-Semitic protests that took place in some parts of the world and even in the United States. He said, "These vile demonstrations celebrated, they justified, and they endorsed this violence. Simply put, there can be no place in our country for that sort of anti-Semitic bigotry."

Senator Budd emphasized the importance of recognizing the true nature of these acts as evil. He highlighted the disturbing actions carried out by the terrorists, stating, "Evil is surrounding a music festival full of innocent young people and systematically hunting them down and slaughtering them on the side of the road. That's evil. Evil is kidnapping elderly women out of their homes and threatening on the internet to murder them. And evil is beheading and burning babies in front of their mothers and fathers. The line between morality and depravity, right now, is as bright as it has ever been. As a country, we must not avoid the reality that this is good versus evil."

Furthermore, Senator Budd emphasized the importance of not turning a blind eye to evil. He stated, "If we try to turn away from evil, to deny that it's evil, to beg for context to explain away evil, we do a disservice to our credibility and stain the soul of our nation. We must stand shoulder to shoulder with the State of Israel."

In conclusion, Senator Ted Budd called upon America to lead the forces of good in the ongoing struggle between good and evil. He asserted, "In this current struggle between good and evil, America must lead the forces of good - and we must not fail."

The Senator's impassioned speech serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against evil and supporting those who are targeted by it. The atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists must not be forgotten, and the international community must unite in condemning such acts of violence. As Senator Budd eloquently stated, this is indeed a battle between good and evil, and it is crucial for the United States to take a leading role in upholding what is right and just.

To find out more, go to this link: https://www.budd.senate.gov/2023/10/18/this-is-good-versus-evil-budd-delivers-speech-supporting-israel/