Congresswoman McCollum Statement following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN04) released this statement following Prime Minister Netanyahu's Speech to Congress

Today's speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was outrageous. He disrespected his role as a foreign leader speaking before a joint session of Congress. He used the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to make blatantly political attacks on American citizens who disagree with his policies. He also made a full endorsement of former President Trump. One wonders if the Prime Minister's attacks were an attempt to salvage his own political survival in Israel by making it appear that he has the full support of the American people, which he does not.

This was a disturbing day for many Americans and a tragic day for Israelis and Palestinians who are desperately looking for leadership - not political grandstanding. What the American people want, and what Prime Minister Netanyahu failed to deliver, was a clear plan to end the violence and bring about a lasting two state solution in the region.

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