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February 6, 2015

3 Democratic Lawmakers to Skip Netanyahu Speech 
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Three Democratic lawmakers have announced they will skip Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming speech to Congress on Iran.
Congressmembers John Lewis, G.K. Butterfield and Earl Blumenauer say
they oppose Netanyahu's visit at a time when Washington seeks a nuclear
deal with Iran. The trip has caused a major rift with the White House.
On Thursday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said she hopes the
address is canceled, but dismissed talk of a boycott.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi: "I'm seriously considering going. I mean, I am
— as I said, as of now, it is my intention to go. It's still my
hope that the event will not take place. There's a serious unease. But
don't even think in terms of the word boycott. Members will go, or they
won't go, as they usually go or don't go."

 

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