By: Chris Mitchell – CBN News; cbn.com
JERUSALEM, Israel – For the first time in 25 years, Monday, a speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives addressed Israel’s parliament, the Knesset.
In his speech, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) reaffirmed the deep bond between Israel and the United States.
Speaker McCarthy came at the invitation of Israel’s Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Together, they reviewed an honor guard and laid a wreath for the fallen soldier in front of the Knesset.
Beyond the ceremonies, McCarthy voiced the commitment of the United States to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
He told the Knesset legislators, “As we stand shoulder-to-shoulder against Iran’s regional aggression, we must always remain resolute in our commitment that Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon.”
His speech came just days after Israel celebrated its 75th anniversary on the Jewish calendar.
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