Banks Praises President’s Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Capital of Israel
Washington, DC,
December 6, 2017
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today made the following statement regarding President Trump formally recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel: “Today’s announcement by President Trump re-affirms the special relationship between the United States and Israel. For thousands of years, Jerusalem has been the center of Jewish heritage and life. Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital sends a strong message to the world that America stands with our cherished ally. It is great to have a president who is finally enforcing the law passed by Congress in 1995 recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.” ### Interested members of the media may contact Andrea Palermo andrea.palermo@mail.house.gov. |