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Westerman Co-Sponsors Jerusalem Embassy Act

Statement

Date: Jan. 29, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) issued the following statement in regarding his co-sponsorship of H.R. 114, the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 2015:

"It high time that the United States lead the charge among global powers in recognizing Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel. As the center of government in America's oldest ally in the region, it only makes sense to have our embassy located in Jerusalem. Furthermore, placing our embassy in Jerusalem will tell the Israeli people, the American people, and the rest of the world that we continue to stand with Israel."

Current law states that the embassy should be in Jerusalem, but the president has the power to wave the stated location every six months. H.R. 114 removes the president's waiver authority.


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