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Most Democrats, however, were less than pleased with Netanyahus speech. According
to CNN, 58 Democratic members of Congress, including Vice President Joe Biden, purposefully
did not attend the speech. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi did attend the event and was
described by the New York Times as incredulous and furious throughout.
That is why, as one who values the U.S. Israel relationship and loves Israel, I was near
tears throughout the Prime Ministers speech saddened by the insult to the intelligence of the
United States as part of the P5 +1 nations, and saddened by the condescension toward our
knowledge of the threat posed by Iran and our broader commitment to preventing nuclear
proliferation, Pelosi said after the speech.
Regardless of political interests, all eyes around the world will be on Israel over the next
several months.
May Israel and America always stand together, strong and resolute, Netanyahu said at
the conclusion of his speech.