[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 121 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E775]
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          PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU'S JOINT ADDRESS TO CONGRESS

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2024

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to voice my opposition to the 
speech given in this chamber by Israeli Prime Minister, Binyamin 
Netanyahu. The speech given by the Prime Minister 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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