WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2023: * * * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement: "I am relieved that dozens of hostages will be released and returning to their homes. I also welcome a humanitarian pause in Gaza to allow humanitarian partners to distribute urgently needed supplies - like water, food, medicine, and shelter - into the region so innocent civilians caught in the middle of the conflict  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: WATERBURY - Today, following the news of a four-day temporary cease-fire in Gaza and the release of 50 hostages, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement: "The humanitarian pause in Gaza announced yesterday is an important step in the right direction. This four-day pause will allow for the safe return of 50 civilian women and children and for a large number of humanitarian convo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2023: * * * Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement regarding the release of 50 hostages being held by Hamas and the humanitarian pause in Gaza: "I am deeply relieved by the news of a deal to free these hostages, and the accompanying pause of violence in the region. The civilian loss since the horrific attack on October 7th has been devastating. I am hopeful that this a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, released the following statement: "This agreement represents a huge diplomatic breakthrough and is a testament to President Biden's leadership and strong relationships in the region. Since Hamas' horrific terrorist attack on October   more