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Fitzpatrick Statement on U.S. Embassy Opening in Jerusalem

Statement

Date: May 14, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released a statement Monday on the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem:

"The United States first recognized Israel as an independent state seventy years ago. Since then, Israel has become the strongest democracy in the region. Today, America proudly opens an embassy in Israel's self-determined capital, Jerusalem. A bipartisan majority of Congress has been calling for this important action since the Jerusalem Embassy Act overwhelmingly passed in 1995. As one of our closest security partners, the United States will not allow Israel to be isolated. Together we will continue to strengthen our relationship and promote peace and stability throughout the region."


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