Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On Welcoming President Herzog For His Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor in advance of today’s joint session of Congress with President Herzog and the importance of the friendship between the United States and Israel. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:
Later this morning, it will be my honor to join Congressional leaders in welcoming President Isaac Herzog of Israel to the Capitol for a joint address to Congress.
Since the founding of the nation of Israel 75 years ago, she has been one of America’s most important allies and fiercest friends. The U.S. was the first country to recognize Israel as an independent state, and to this day our bonds remain strong, our partnership essential.
While we have our differences, the U.S. and Israel are united in the most profound ways that two nations could be. America’s support for Israel must never waver, because Israel will be an essential partner for the U.S. in the 21st century.
I look forward to meeting with President Herzog this morning, and I join Congressional leaders in welcoming him to Congress.
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