U.S. Rep Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address to Congress

U.S. Rep Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address to Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory Meeks released the following statement on Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress:

“The United States – Israel relationship is one of the most important that we have. My commitment to Israel remains steadfast and my support for one of our greatest and most trusted allies is unwavering. Unfortunately, I will not be present during Prime Minister Netanyahu's address to Congress. Just two weeks shy of an election in Israel, and without advance notice to the Administration, House Republican Leadership has broken protocol and invited the Prime Minister to speak before Congress. It is a breach of decorum for Republicans to break established norms and the bipartisan spirit of cooperation that we have had toward Israel, and I am disappointed in my colleagues for engaging our allies in domestic partisan ploys. However, my decision not to attend the speech is in no way a reflection of my support for Israel which remains strong.”