[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 123 (Tuesday, July 18, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3685]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  WELCOMING PRESIDENT HERZOG OF ISRAEL

  (Mr. LANDSMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LANDSMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome President Herzog 
of Israel to the Capitol tomorrow.
  Israel is a critical partner of ours and essential to our national 
security. It is one of the most inclusive and progressive democracies 
in the world with high voter turnout, a diverse legislature, a Pride 
event in Tel Aviv that is one of the biggest Pride events in the world.
  We must continue to grow our special relationship with Israel.
  We also know that the path to peace and security and a two-state 
outcome will be a strong governing authority in the West Bank and then 
Gaza. This will help get the mostly Iranian-backed terror groups out of 
the West Bank. The key will be for European and Arab nations to help 
our Palestinian friends establish this legitimate governing authority.
  With this, we will be on an historic path toward peace and better 
lives for both Israelis and Palestinians.
  Again, I welcome President Herzog. We are so glad he is here, and I 
hope that this unique and special relationship between our countries 
continues to grow stronger and stronger all in our effort to promote 
peace and prosperity around the world.

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