Rashida Tlaib chokes up condemning House resolution to censure her

Rep. Rashida Tlaib chokes up condemning resolution to censure her.Pool

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00:00 I'm the only Palestinian-American serving in Congress, Mr. Chair, and my perspective

00:04 is needed here now more than ever.

00:07 The refusal of Congress and the administration to acknowledge Palestinian lives is chipping

00:11 at away at my soul.

00:13 Over 10,000 Palestinians have been killed.

00:15 Majority were children.

00:19 But let me be clear.

00:20 My criticism has always been of the Israeli government and Netanyahu's actions.

00:25 It is important to separate people and governments, Mr. Chair.

00:28 No government is beyond criticism.

00:31 I can't believe I have to say this, but Palestinian people are not disposable.

00:53 We are human beings, just like anyone else.

00:59 My sissy, my grandmother, like all Palestinians, just wants to live her life with freedom and

01:08 human dignity we all deserve.

01:11 Speaking up to save lives, Mr. Chair, no matter faith, no matter ethnicity, should not be

01:16 controversial in this chamber.

01:18 The cries of the Palestinian and Israeli children sound no different to me.

01:24 Why?

01:25 What?

01:26 I don't understand.

01:27 Is why the cries of Palestinians sound different to you all.