Rep. Suozzi Statement on U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

Statement

Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D - Long Island, Queens) made the following statement regarding the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem:

"I support the opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem. I also support the decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, which prompted today's embassy opening. Jerusalem has been the focal point of Jewish religious devotion and has already been reaffirmed by Congress as the Israeli capital. It remains a beacon of religious freedom and safeguards the rights of Jews, Muslims and Christians to visit and pray at their respective holy sites."

"Today's embassy opening also signifies that we must continue to work toward a durable and sustainable peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians resulting in two states -- a Jewish, democratic state living side by side next to a demilitarized Palestinian state in peace and security."

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