Waukesha Times

Washington, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has praised Speaker Mike Johnson for his plans to invite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver a joint address to Congress. In response to this announcement, Rep. Fitzgerald stated, "I am encouraged to hear that Speaker Mike Johnson plans to invite Prime Minister Netanyahu to deliver a joint address to Congress, as Israel fights to defend itself and bring home the hostages."

Fitzgerald further expressed his proactive involvement in organizing members from the House Republican Conference to support the initiative, saying, "I've been organizing members from the Republican Conference this week to sign onto a letter to Speaker Johnson to formally request this action be taken." He emphasized the importance of maintaining a steadfast commitment to Israel's long-term security and promoting American interests in the region amidst ongoing discussions about additional funding to Israel.

In light of these efforts, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald is leading a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, urging for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's invitation to address Congress. This move aligns with the Congressman's dedication to strengthening the relationship between the United States and Israel.

This development underscores the ongoing support within the House Republican Conference for closer ties with Israel and reinforces the significance of addressing key international issues through diplomatic channels.

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