Israeli Pres. Herzog highlighted the foundations of the U.S.-Israel relationship while addressing a joint meeting of Congress.
July 19, 2023, 3:36 PMIsraeli President Isaac Herzog addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress at the U.S. Capitol on July 19, 2023 in Washington.addressed a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday morning, highlighting the foundations of the U.S.-Israel relationship in addition to addressing antisemitism amid tensions between Israel and some members of Congress.
"That moment, in which I learned of the life he gave for the State of Israel, spoke to the very core of the bond forged between the people of the United States and the people of Israel, how the nations we built overcame loss, how deeply our stories complement each other, [and] how far we have all come, together," Herzog said.
"Let there be no doubt: Iran does not strive to attain nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Iran is building nuclear capabilities that pose a threat to the stability of the Middle East and beyond. Every country or region controlled or infiltrated by Iran has experienced utter havoc," he said."Allowing Iran to become a nuclear threshold state -- whether by omission or by diplomatic commission -- is unacceptable.
He's optimistic about a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and "it is time to design the next stage of our evolving friendship and our growing partnership together."
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