Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) hails “powerful” speech:
In a statement, he writes:
Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a powerful speech this morning focused on strengthening the eternal bonds between the United States and Israel. This will be a pivotal year in our common quest to fight Islamic extremists and prevent Iran from ever developing a nuclear weapons capability. Negotiations with Tehran only continue to embolden the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, and I wholeheartedly agree with the Prime Minister that any final agreement that leaves Iran a threshold nuclear power is a bad deal. A strong US-Israel relationship is a strategic necessity to ensure the security and safety of both nations, and I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join me in redoubling our commitment to this critical partnership.
Dome of Consequence painting by Elizabeth Roskam (photo credit: Courtesy)
Roskam says he gave a painting by his wife to Netanyahu, “which depicts the Capitol Dome enveloped in cascading sunlight.”
“This painting speaks to the unparalleled consequence of the decisions made in the U.S. Capitol, which affect not only the American people but our most trusted allies and partners,” says Congressman Roskam.
— Rebecca Shimoni-Stoil contributed
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