Kevin McCarthy
“Free societies have vigorous and open debate. Israel is no exception,” wrote the House speaker.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy repeats promise to remove congresswoman with history of antisemitic comments from influential committee.
Republicans have a slim majority in the House, while Democrats maintain control of the Senate.
AIPAC, B’nai B’rith, RJC and ZOA are supportive of Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s pledge to dismiss the congresswoman with a history of antisemitic and anti-Israel statements.
ZOA to honor Trump, calling him ‘best friend Israel ever had in the White House’
Additionally, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will receive the organization’s Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Defender of Israel Award.
“Let me be clear: The House Republican Conference condemns this language,” says House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy “unequivocally” condemns the controversial statements by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (D-Ga.), but he says she’s learned her lesson.
Republicans and Democrats, however, have objected to reinstating him on assignments he held with Judiciary, Agriculture and Small Business.
Perhaps nothing cements support for Israel more than bringing members of Congress to visit Israel’s borders with Syria, Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, and to meet with decision-makers in the region.
“The world is constantly changing. Look at Lebanon. Look at Syria. Things are always in flux in these areas, so how can we choose a solution now without knowing what’s going to happen in a few years?” posed House of Representatives Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
Republican, Democratic delegation leaders say reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is upset Israel won’t bar visit by boycott-supporting “Squad” is “fake news.”
A total of 41 House Democrats and 31 House Republicans are visiting Israel this summer to demonstrate their solidarity with the Jewish state.
