Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after President Trump declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel:
“I applaud President Trump for reaffirming our commitment to our greatest ally in the Middle East by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, following through on years of advocacy on the part of leaders from both parties. The United States and Israel have a special relationship that is rooted in shared common principles and core values, and the President’s defining action will further strengthen the bond between our two great nations.”
“I applaud President Trump for reaffirming our commitment to our greatest ally in the Middle East by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, following through on years of advocacy on the part of leaders from both parties. The United States and Israel have a special relationship that is rooted in shared common principles and core values, and the President’s defining action will further strengthen the bond between our two great nations.”
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