Peace Through Strength

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued the following statement following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress:

"Israel is our closest ally and the only democracy in the Middle East. Today, Prime Minister Netanyahu made a compelling case for why the U.S.-Israeli partnership must remain strong, especially as Israel continues to defend itself against Hamas terrorists in the wake of October 7.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released the following statement after voting for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025:

"Right now, the world is more volatile and the threats to our homeland more varied than at any point in recent memory. Only a strong and robust national defense can deter threats from materializing and keep America and our allies safe.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued the following statement after the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan baselessly announced his intent to seek arrest warrants for Israeli military and government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act.

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued the following statement after voting for three security assistance bills:

"Right now the world is more chaotic and dangerous than at any point in recent memory, in large part because of President Biden's manifold weakness. Only strong and resolute American leadership can provide our allies with the security assistance they need and deter our enemies from being emboldened to make further provocations.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued the following statement after voting for H. Res. 1143, a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued the following statement after voting for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

"Providing for the common defense is one of our most important constitutional duties, and one that the annual NDAA addresses. With Israel under attack and growing threats from Communist China, passing a strong defense bill has never been more important.