“I profoundly disagree with Speaker John Boehner’s decision to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a Joint Session of Congress without first coordinating with the White House. Speaker Boehner’s actions are not only disrespectful to President Barack Obama but violate established protocols.
I will, however, be attending the Joint Sessions to demonstrate my support not for the process but for the close and longstanding relationship we have with the Israeli people and the many constituents I have that support Israel.”
Brenda L. Lawrence was elected to Congress in November 2014. She served as Southfield mayor between 2002 and 2015. A Senior Whip, Congresswoman Lawrence represents 18 communities throughout Greater Detroit, including portions of Detroit as well as segments of Oakland and Wayne counties.
Congresswoman Lawrence releases statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Congressional address
