What Abraham J. Hamadeh said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with tremendous respect to recognize Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the enduring American-Armenian partnership. Armenia stands among the world's oldest civilizations, preserving a rich cultural and spiritual heritage that has endured for millennia.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dana White, a visionary of American sports, a stalwart patriot, and the president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.”

“Accompanying Dana's tremendous success as a businessman is an unwavering loyalty to his friends, his country, and the principles he believes in. From the earliest days of his career, Dana has demonstrated a willingness to stand by those he considers family and to give back to the country that made his success possible.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with tremendous pride as an Arizonan to honor one of our own--a warrior, a champion, and a true example of the American Dream: Justin Ray Gaethje, the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship Lightweight Champion of the World.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize President Aliyev of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan stands as a historic bridge between Europe and Asia. For centuries, the nation served as a vital crossroads on the ancient Silk Road, connecting different cultures, languages, and global trade.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Father Andrew Azia, a devoted priest in the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East and a proud Arizonan. Father Andrew faithfully serves Arizona's thriving Assyrian-American community--thousands of strong families preserving one of the world's oldest Christian faiths and their ancient Mesopotamian heritage.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who, in July 2025, demonstrated resolute leadership and moral clarity through his actions to defend the Druze community in Syria during a period of escalating violence and instability.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the paramount spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel and a respected voice for Druze communities throughout the region.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and heroic sacrifice of Phoenix Police Officer Zane T. Coolidge and to urge support for my legislation, H.R. 3393, which designates the United States Postal Service facility located in Phoenix, Arizona, as the Officer Zane T.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained and unable to be present for the following vote. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 224, on Passage of H.J.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer a warm welcome to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of 300 million Orthodox Christians throughout the world and the current Archbishop of Constantinople, serving in one of the oldest sees in Christendom.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts related to critical constituent matters, I was unable to cast my vote on Monday, May 5, 2025. The well-being of our veterans and the security of our Nation against foreign adversaries remain top priorities of mine.”