Host Kaitlan Collins asked, “Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib…tonight, she put out a new video, accusing President Biden of supporting, ‘the genocide of the Palestinian people.’ Do you agree with that sentiment?”
Lee responded, “I have not seen the video, and I know Congresswoman Tlaib, her grandmother and her family, they are in Ramallah, and I understand the personal aspects of this and the trauma and the fear that she has. And so, every member has their own points of [view], every member understands what is important and what [beliefs] will lead to a path to peace. I have stated this over and over and over again, that even though those in Israel and in Palestine, many do not support a two-state solution, it is the policy of the Biden administration to support a two-state solution, and I think we need to look at, beyond this war and these hostilities, what next? What will be the United States’ role in trying to bring some permanency to peace and security?”
Collins then followed up, “Do you think President Biden is supporting the genocide of the Palestinian people? Those are harsh words from a Democrat for a Democratic President. Do you support that?”
Lee responded, “First, let me say I think the President needs to speak very clearly about a ceasefire. That’s my position with regard to the administration, recognizing that we support Israel’s security, we support their rights to defend themselves, and, in fact, we know that Hamas is a terrorist organization, and we know that Hamas does not reflect the majority of the Palestinian people. And so, the President is trying to thread that needle, but I hope that he calls for a ceasefire within the context of supporting Israel and its security.”
