Speaker Pelosi Issues Statement on Israel's Decision to Block Members of Congress From Entering Country
August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 15 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following statement after Israel announced its decision to prevent Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, and Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, from entering the country:
"As one who loves Israel, I am deeply saddened by the news that Israel has decided to prevent Members of Congress from entering the country.
"Last month, Israeli Ambassador Dermer stated that, 'Out of respect for the . . .
"As one who loves Israel, I am deeply saddened by the news that Israel has decided to prevent Members of Congress from entering the country.
"Last month, Israeli Ambassador Dermer stated that, 'Out of respect for the . . .