Cassidy Meets With Israeli Consul General

Press Release

Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy met with The Honorable Meir Shlomo, Consul General of Israel to the Southwest United States, to have a wide-ranging discussion on America's role in the Middle East and its global energy policy. They discussed the importance of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and their relationship with other Middle Eastern countries. They also spoke about Israel's development of natural gas fields as a way to strengthen its natural security interests and grow its economy.

Congressman Bill Cassidy released the following statement:

"Israel has no better partner than the United States. They are a friend, an ally, and deserve our unwavering support. A strong U.S.-Israel relationship is important to America's national security interests and Louisiana's economic interests.

"Israel's development of its natural gas in the Mediterranean is another example of how the development of natural resources contributes to energy independence, national security and economic growth. This is a reminder to the United States that if we more aggressively develop our offshore resources, we too will benefit with independence, security and jobs."

Given that Israel is America's most important ally in the Middle East, Dr. Cassidy has co-sponsored legislation that would strengthen U.S. military, energy, educational and cultural ties with Israel, including:

Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013 (H.R. 850, 113th Congress), which imposes additional sanctions on Iran.

United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act (H.R. 938, 113th Congress), which strengthens U.S.-Israel security, energy, economic and scientific ties.

Resolution on Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon capability (H.Res.568, 112th Congress), which affirms U.S. policy to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon capability.

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