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The trip was very productive, and as always, I came away with both hope and real concern.
The Israeli democracy is strong. While Israel is dealing with internal turmoil over judicial
reform, the Israeli democracy is very healthy: huge voter turnout and big protests each week.
Like us, they're dealing with a few politicians who have extreme and dangerous views. But also
like us, those politicians do not represent the vast majority of the country. As in America, this too
Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) released the following statement on Israeli President Isaac Herzog's address to a joint session of Congress. Congressman Landsman recently participated in a bipartisan trip to Israel with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to celebrate the nation's 75th anniversary, and has quickly become a leading voice on Israel as a new member of Congress.
Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of the Independent State Legislature Theory in Moore v. Harper.
"This is a big win for democracy, and I'm a pro-democracy guy.
"The hope is that this is the beginning of the end for partisan gerrymandering where politicians, on both sides, pick their voters as opposed to democracy where voters pick their elected officials.
Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) and Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) introduced a resolution directing the House Ethics Committee to disclose who paid George Santos' bail and report the Committee's investigative findings to Congress.
Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) released the following statement on former President Trump's indictment on federal charges.
"The chaos of Trump continues. What he's doing to this country – the extremism and danger he and his allies present – has to end. Only when those who support and enable him decide to be done with this toxic behavior will this all be behind us."
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Cincinnati, OH – Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) released the following statement on the negotiated deal to avoid default.
"Defaulting on America is not an option.
"Default would be catastrophic: costing millions of Americans their jobs, driving up costs on all Americans, and undermining our national security.
Cincinnati, OH – Congressman Greg Landsman announced he has invited Bishop Michael E. Dantley of Christ Emmanuel Christian Fellowship in Walnut Hills to serve as Guest Chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, May 12.
Cincinnati, OH – Congressman Landsman was part of a bipartisan congressional trip to Jordan and Israel, led by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The congressional delegation spent April 29th in Jordan with official briefings and a discussion with the King.
The delegation then spent two days in Israel to celebrate its 75th anniversary as a nation. The trip also included official briefings and discussions with the Israeli President, Prime Minister, and Speaker of the Knesset.
Cincinnati, OH – This weekend, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) joins House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on a bipartisan Congressional trip to Israel and Jordan.
Congressman Landsman, Speaker McCarthy, and 15 Democratic and Republican Members of the House are on a Congressional delegation trip to Israel and Jordan where they are building international relationships and participating in commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of Israel's independence.
Cincinnati, OH – Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) released the following statement after voting against the "Default on America Act."
"Under both Republican and Democratic presidents, Congress has always ensured that our bills were paid. They understood that defaulting would be catastrophic.
"Defaulting would lead to millions losing their jobs, a stock market crash, and prices skyrocketing on everything from gas to groceries.