CONGRESSWOMAN DEAN'S STATEMENT ON THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER 7TH ATTACK

Washington, Oct. 7 -- Congresswoman Madeleine Dean issued the following press release:

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations Committees, released the following statement on the third anniversary of the October 7th attack:

"Three years ago today, Hamas terrorists launched a brutal, barbaric - most inhumane - attack on the people of Israel. Homes, Kibbutzim, and families were burned. Families torn apart. Unspeakable crimes committed against women, children, and seniors. More than 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage, including American citizens.

The cruelty and brutality of this attack demanded universal, international condemnation and American support for our ally and friend...