Thune Statement on Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal
“I am hopeful that this deal will lead to the return of every single hostage taken by Hamas terrorists and ultimately greater peace in the region.” January 15, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement on the Israel-Hamas hostage deal: “Fifteen months after Hamas launched a brutal war against our […]
McConnell: The United States Must Recommit to Stand with Israel in its Righteous Fight
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the one-year anniversary of the brutal terrorist attacks on Israel: “Time has not dulled the pain inflicted on the people of Israel one year ago today, nor eased the grief left in its wake. October 7th confronted the world […]
McConnell: Iran, Proxies Must “Face Severe Consequences”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the Iranian attacks on Israel: “Israel has a right to defend itself against terrorists bent on destroying it. The United States must stand with our friend under fire. “The Biden Administration has repeatedly threatened Iran with ‘severe consequences’ for […]
McConnell: We Will Not Fund UNRWA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding FY 2025 appropriations for State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: “The legislation reported favorably by the Appropriations Committee today is the product of diligent efforts by Vice Chair Collins and Ranking Member Graham to meet an increasingly dangerous world […]
Leader McConnell Meets With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Download the photo here. WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. Capitol: “Today, I was honored to meet with the democratically-elected leader of the state of Israel and hear his message to a joint meeting of Congress. Prime […]
McConnell, Johnson Announce Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Joint Address to Congress
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Senate Republican Leader McConnell and Speaker Johnson announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, July 24th. The bipartisan, bicameral meeting symbolizes the U.S. and Israel’s enduring relationship and will offer Prime Minister Netanyahu the opportunity to share the Israeli government’s vision […]
Congressional Leaders Invite Israeli PM Netanyahu to Address Joint Meeting of Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican Leader McConnell, Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Schumer, and Democratic Leader Jeffries today sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inviting him to address a Joint Meeting of Congress. “The existential challenges we face, including the growing partnership between Iran, Russia, and China, threaten the security, peace, and prosperity of […]
Leader McConnell, Speaker Johnson: “Security Assistance to Israel is an Urgent Priority That Must Not Be Delayed”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Leader McConnell and Speaker Johnson sent a letter to President Biden urging that congressionally appropriated security assistance to Israel should be expedited immediately: Dear Mr. President: Having recently worked on a bipartisan basis to pass an emergency national security supplemental appropriations bill that included urgent assistance to Israel, we were alarmed […]
McConnell Statement on National Security Supplemental Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding House passage of the national security supplemental: “The national security of the United States depends on the willingness of its leaders to build, sustain, and exercise hard power. Two months ago, after extensive debate, the Senate resolved to equip […]
Leader McConnell Statement on Iran Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the latest strikes by Iran: “In the face of Iran’s significant military strikes on Israel, the United States must stand with our ally as Israel’s national unity government takes necessary measures to defend its people and its sovereignty. “President […]