Today, Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to Congress about the impending threat of a nuclear Iran. House Republicans demonstrated their unwavering support for the Prime Minister and the State of Israel, as epitomized by the standing room only attendance in the House Chamber. Below are some tweets from our Members before, during, and after the Prime Minister’s historic and powerful address, as well as quotes from the Prime Minister himself.
I was proud to be a part of PM @Netanyahu’s official Escort Committee, and I was honored to personally greet him. pic.twitter.com/SE5yzLzYlV
— CathyMcMorrisRodgers (@cathymcmorris) March 3, 2015
His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel pic.twitter.com/CqIzNbw1td
— U.S. House Floor (@HouseFloor) March 3, 2015
Proud to join with many of my colleagues in welcoming PM Netanyahu
— Rep. Mia Love (@RepMiaLove) March 3, 2015
“My friends, I’m deeply humbled by the opportunity to speak for a third time before the most important legislative body in the world, the U.S. Congress.
“And Israel is grateful to you, the American Congress, for your support, for supporting us in so many ways, especially in generous military assistance and missile defense, including Iron Dome.”
Bibi: “Last year, Israelis were protected from so many rockets, because this Capitol Dome helped build our #IronDome”
— Patrick Meehan (@RepMeehan) March 3, 2015
“I’m standing here in Washington, D.C. and the difference is so stark. America’s founding document promises life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Iran’s founding document pledges death, tyranny, and the pursuit of jihad.
“Just last week, near Hormuz, Iran carried out a military exercise blowing up a mock U.S. aircraft carrier. That’s just last week, while they’re having nuclear talks with the United States. But unfortunately, for the last 36 years, Iran’s attacks against the United States have been anything but mock. And the targets have been all too real.”
ICYMI – "Iranians Blow Up Replica US Aircraft Carrier" http://t.co/GxOSWCX2lh as @netanyahu just mentioned #NetanyahuSpeech #wvpol #Israel
— David B. McKinley (@RepMcKinley) March 3, 2015
"We must all stand together to stop Iran's march of conquest, subjugation and terror." – @netanyahu #IStandWithIsrael
— Lynn Westmoreland (@RepWestmoreland) March 3, 2015
“In this deadly game of thrones, there’s no place for America or for Israel, no peace for Christians, Jews or Muslims who don’t share the Islamist medieval creed, no rights for women, no freedom for anyone.
“So when it comes to Iran and ISIS, the enemy of your enemy is your enemy.”
.@netanyahu on #Iran and #ISIS – "the enemy of your enemy … is your enemy!" #NetanyahuSpeech #wvpol
— David B. McKinley (@RepMcKinley) March 3, 2015
“We must always remember — I’ll say it one more time — the greatest dangers facing our world is the marriage of militant Islam with nuclear weapons. To defeat ISIS and let Iran get nuclear weapons would be to win the battle, but lose the war. We can’t let that happen.”
"To defeat ISIS but let Iran get nuclear weapons would be to win the battle but lose the war." #NetanyahuSpeech
— Ann Wagner (@RepAnnWagner) March 3, 2015
“Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve come here today to tell you we don’t have to bet the security of the world on the hope that Iran will change for the better. We don’t have to gamble with our future and with our children’s future.”
"The greatest danger facing our world is the marriage of militant Islam and nuclear weapons" – @Netanyahu
— Rep. Bradley Byrne (@RepByrne) March 3, 2015
Excellent line from @netanyahu : "If #Iran wants to be treated like a normal country, let it act like a normal country." I agree!
— Rep. Tom Marino (@RepTomMarino) March 3, 2015
“This is why — this is why, as a prime minister of Israel, I can promise you one more thing: Even if Israel has to stand alone, Israel will stand.
“But I know that Israel does not stand alone. I know that America stands with Israel.
“I know that you stand with Israel.”
#Netanyahu: I know that Israel does not stand alone. I know America stands with Israel!
— Rep. Andy Barr (@RepAndyBarr) March 3, 2015
"May God bless the United States and may God bless Israel" -PM @netanyahu #StandWithIsrael
— Rep Robert Pittenger (@reppittenger) March 3, 2015
I was honored to shake hands with Prime Minister @netanyahu right before his speech to Congress. #StandWithIsrael pic.twitter.com/DIfda0sUvk
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) March 3, 2015
I've never seen a more supportive audience for any address to Congress.We stand with Israel.The American people stand with Israel. We r one.
— Rep. Vicky Hartzler (@RepHartzler) March 3, 2015
"May God bless the United States and may God bless Israel" -PM @netanyahu #StandWithIsrael
— Rep Robert Pittenger (@reppittenger) March 3, 2015
Snagged a pretty great seat to hear #BibiSpeech. The Prime Minister did a great job. #tcot pic.twitter.com/mJXLNsiJT1
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) March 3, 2015
Powerful message from @IsraeliPM Netanyahu. We must #StandWithIsrael and oppose a nuclear Iran.
— Susan W. Brooks (@SusanWBrooks) March 3, 2015
Now that is what I call leadership. Thank you Prime Minister @Netanyahu #StandWithIsrael pic.twitter.com/tQxgkweLPR
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) March 3, 2015