Bipartisan Support for Israel: A Historic Partnership in the Middle East

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The United States Congress stood in resolute unity with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, reaffirming their unshakeable alliance and commitment to peace in the Middle East.

In a joint media availability at the U.S. Capitol, top Congressional leaders, including Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), warmly welcomed Netanyahu, echoing his sentiments on the indomitable bond between the two nations. The Prime Minister highlighted the critical role of the United States in advancing democracy and freedom in the region, citing the shared values of trust, shared trust, and democracy as the foundation of their historic partnership.

Key Takeaways:

  • The United States has no stronger ally than Israel, with a long-standing alliance based on trust and shared values of freedom and democracy.
  • The U.S.-Israeli partnership is built on a foundation of shared values and principles, including democracy, freedom, and peace.
  • The United States has a "critical leadership role to play" in the Middle East, advancing freedom and democracy throughout the region.
  • Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East, and the U.S.-Israeli partnership is essential in promoting peace and stability in the region.
  • The Congressional leaders expressed their support for Netanyahu's position on stopping Hamas's terrorism, releasing Israeli captive Gilad Shalit, and promoting a genuine and durable peace.
  • The U.S.-Israeli partnership received bipartisan support, with leaders from both parties standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Netanyahu.

Statistics:

  • Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East.
  • The U.S.-Israeli partnership spans decades, with both nations sharing a commitment to democracy, freedom, and peace.
  • The Congressional leaders present excluded no doubts about the steady, bipartisan, and deeply enthusiastic support of the United States for Israel.
  • The Prime Minister has visited the United States Congress multiple times, where he has received a warm welcome from Congressional leaders.
  • The Day of Remembrance for the Holocaust occurred on the same week as Netanyahu's visit to the United States Capitol.

Sources:

  • Federal News Service, Inc.