Over 150 members of the US House of Representatives signed a letter congratulating Benjamin Netanyahu on his victory in the Israeli election yesterday. Not so strangely absent from the 150 signatures were any Democrats. Not one Democrat signed the letter.
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“I extend my sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Netanyahu and wish him the best of luck as he works to form a new Israeli government. A strong U.S.-Israel relationship is critical to combating the rise of Islamic jihadists in the region. The White House has so far failed to recognize the Prime Minister’s success, and this silence has been deafening. While a new government has yet to be formed, the resounding victory by Netanyahu’s Likud Party leaves little doubt that Bibi Netanyahu will continue as Prime Minister. It is my hope that the President will put personalities aside, congratulate Prime Minister Netanyahu, and work to repair the relationship between the White House and Israel.”