Fitzgerald Applauds Speaker Johnson for Remarks on Netanyahu Joint Address to Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement in response to Speaker Mike Johnson’s plans to invite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver a joint address to Congress.

“I am encouraged to hear that Speaker Mike Johnson plans to invite Prime Minister Netanyahu to deliver a joint address to Congress, as Israel fights to defend itself and bring home the hostages,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “I’ve been organizing members from the Republican Conference this week to sign onto a letter to Speaker Johnson to formally request this action be taken. As Congress debates additional funding to Israel, it is important that we not lose sight of our unwavering commitment to Israel’s long-term security and promoting American interests in the region.” 

BACKGROUND 
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald is organizing members from the House Republican Conference to join a letter he is leading to Speaker Mike Johnson requesting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be invited to give a joint address to Congress.  

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