ALEC Legislator Letter: Affirming Support for Israel and Condemning Hamas

American Legislative Exchange Council members oppose a "premature ceasefire"

Letter to President Biden from state and local officials who are members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

Signers opposed a ceasefire in Gaza:

We urge you to strengthen and remain steadfast in your support for Israel, which includes backing Israel’s right to pursue – without interference or condemnation – the elimination of Hamas and affiliated groups until permanently neutralized. We oppose pressuring Israel to implement a premature ceasefire before achieving its security objectives. Israel, a sovereign nation with a more comprehensive understanding of Gaza’s strategic landscape, should decide when a ceasefire is appropriate.

Signatories

• Matthew Harrington State Senator, 33rd District, Maine Senate
• James Spillane State Representative, Rockingham District 2, New Hampshire House
• Eric C. Berthel State Senator, Connecticut Senate
• Lisa Keim State Senator, Maine Senate
• Andre E. Cushing III County Commissioner, Penobscot County, Maine
• Cyril Aures State Representative, New Hampshire House
• JD Bernardy State Representative, New Hampshire House
• Michael Harrington State Representative, New Hampshire House
• Gregory Hill State Representative, New Hampshire House
• Jeanine Notter State Representative, New Hampshire House
• Terry Roy State Representative, New Hampshire House
• Vanessa L. Sheehan State Representative, New Hampshire House
• Jordan Ulery State Representative, New Hampshire House
• Ken Weyler State Representative, New Hampshire House
• Jon D. Brien State Representative, Rhode Island House