Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes “his good friend” Mike Pence to Israel in
Speaking in English, Netanyahu says Pence being the first ever US vice present to address the Knesset is fitting given his strong support for Israel throughout his political career.
“It’s fitting that you’re the first American vice president to speak at the Knesset in Jerusalem,” he says. “Fitting, because no American vice president has had a greater commitment to Israel and its people.
“As a congressman, you were unequivocal in your support for Israel. As governor you signed the toughest BDS bill in America, and as VP you have stood shoulder to shoulder with President Trump to make the alliance between the US and Israel stronger than ever.
“You, Vice President Pence, stood at President Trump’s side, and you supported the decision with a lot of faith,” he says. “It is truly an honor to have you address the Knesset today,” Netanyahu adds.
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