Dear Friend,
For the first time in 25 years, a speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives addressed Israel's parliament, the Knesset.
In his speech, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) reaffirmed the deep bond between Israel and the United States.
Speaker McCarthy came at the invitation of Israel's Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Together, they reviewed an honor guard and laid a wreath for the fallen soldier in front of the Knesset.
Beyond the ceremonies, McCarthy voiced the commitment of the United States to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
He told the Knesset legislators, "As we stand shoulder-to-shoulder against Iran's regional aggression, we must always remain resolute in our commitment that Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon."
His speech came just days after Israel celebrated its 75th anniversary on the Jewish calendar.
McCarthy noted how the nation's birth fulfilled biblical prophecy. "The prophet Isaiah predicted a brighter future to come," he said. "Inspired by God, he shared this command: 'Arise, shine, thy light is come.' My friends, today, 75 years after declaring independence, Israel's light shines brighter than ever before."
The speaker added, "Ladies and gentlemen, Israel's rebirth is nothing less than a modern miracle. And I thank you for it."
He told them the House recently passed a bipartisan resolution celebrating both the anniversary and the Abraham Accords ...
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