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Rubio Statement on Trump Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

Dec 6, 2017 | Press Releases

Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) today issued the following statement after President Trump announced his recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel:
 
“I commend President Trump for following U.S. law and recognizing Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish state of Israel. The Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, which Congress passed during the Clinton administration, requires the United States not only to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, but also to eventually move the American embassy to Jerusalem.
 
“Today’s announcement is an important step in the right direction. Unequivocal recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will be complete when the U.S. embassy is officially relocated there.”