Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the European Union designation of Hezbollah’s military wing as a terrorist organization.
“Today’s designation is an important step recognizing the grave threat Hezbollah poses to our mutual security. This was a long time coming. This designation strengthens Trans-Atlantic counterterrorism cooperation to target Hezbollah’s ability to raise funds to support its terrorist operations. A business or charity supporting Hezbollah is as culpable for attacks against innocent civilians as the terrorist group itself. I will continue working to ensure that the entire Hezbollah operation is designated not only by the European Union, but by all responsible nations.".
