so, the october oh, richie, yeah. >> thank you mr. chairman. let me also say some really fine things about the two people you just referenced. bryan higgens would have shared the many traditions i did coming along the city council. brad,te i'm delighted to have m. >> they have something else in common. they knew how to make their point but never malicious. >> thank you. >> the october seventh terrorist attack by hamas was barberric and horrifying. civilians were targeted, tortured, raped, murdered, and kidnapped. 240 people are held hostage in gaza right now. they range from 9 months to 85 years old and come from over 33 countries, including the united states. the families of the hostages are living in anguish hoping and praying their loved ones are alive and come home. we stand with the families in israel. we affirm their right to fully defend itself against terrorist. while we stand with the jewish people. whatat makes the moment worst is that many have responded by blamingg israel. unfortunately, the hateful beliefs behind the attack are not