U.S. Politics
“Upon taking office and being a member of Congress, I anticipate being an outspoken proponent of positive relations between the U.S. and Israel.”
While she has consistently criticized Wall Street and held on to standard left-wing positions, her record on Israel has been, at best, mixed.
Jair Bolsonaro wrote on Twitter, “There is no reason to criticize dialogue, especially when the criticism comes from those who did nothing, only destroyed and stole from the country.”
An ambassador, however, will not be immediately stationed there. The development comes as the two nations are seeking to restore relations.
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“There’s no room in American politics for anti-Semitic remarks.”
“Essential personnel” will “continue to provide emergency services, as well as routine services to American citizens,” State Department spokesperson Robert Palladino told reporters.
The 85-year-old has survived two previous fights with cancer.
“As the only democracy in the Middle East and our strongest ally in the region, Israel and her security are paramount to our interests at home and abroad.”
“There’s no place in our society for anti-Semitic language, statements or violence.”
“Hopefully, I can be a conservative voice on the [Foreign Affairs] committee for the relations between the U.S. and Israel.”
The Senate unanimously passed its version in October. The bill now goes to the president to sign it into law.
