Lamborn Pushes for Terrorist Designation for Hezbollah

Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) today successfully amended the FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to express a sense of Congress that the European Union should recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. In the coming weeks, the European Union is expected to vote on whether or not to recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

From Congressman Lamborn's floor remarks in support of NDAA amendment # 143:

"Hezbollah is one of the world's most dangerous organizations. After al Qaeda, it is responsible for the most deaths of American citizens. Unfortunately, the European Union has not yet designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. My amendment calls on the EU to recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization." -- Doug Lamborn (CO-05)

Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) Seeks Terrorist Designation for Hezbollah

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Other amendments introduced by Lamborn to the NDAA:

#132/#103 – Establishes the sense of Congress on the threat posed to Israel by the sale or transfer of advanced anti-aircraft weapons to Syria. LINK

#143/#106 – Establishes the sense of Congress on the threat posed by Hezbollah. Encourages our European allies to recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. LINK

Rep. Lamborn is cosponsoring an amendment on Iran & Israel being offered by Ms. Walorski of Indiana. This is the same language as S.Res. 65 offered by Sen. Graham last month which passed 99-0.

#147/#30 – WALORSKI & LAMBORN - Expresses the sense of Congress in support of fully implementing U.S. and international sanctions on Iran. Reiterates that it is U.S. policy to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon capability, and declares that the U.S. has a vital national interest in the survival and security of the State of Israel. LINK

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