Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) joined Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT), and a delegation of 41 other members in sending a letter to President Biden expressing support for a two-state solution as the only viable path for sustainable peace between the Israeli and Palestinian people. The letter also requests the Biden Administration to outline a… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affiars and the President Emeritus of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent comments on a possible two-state solution:
"Prime Minister Netanyahu is wrong. A two-state solution must always be our ultimate goal. It is… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the President Emeritus of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement:
"The current conflict in Gaza needs to be approached with moral clarity. Hamas’ bloody and heinous terrorist attack on October 7th started this war. It must be condemned for what it was. Hamas has… Read more »
Today, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), and Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, introduced a resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections and expressing support for Taiwan’s democratic institutions. The resolution is cosponsored in the House by Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Raja… Read more »
Today, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and President Emeritus of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, along with Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL), led 17 Members of Congress in writing to Secretary of State Antony Blinken to express concern… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the President Emeritus of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement:
"This is good news. This deal will save lives, return hostages home, and increase humanitarian aid. A welcome first step toward peace." Read more »
Today, Representative Gerry Connolly (VA-11) joined Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Jim McGovern (MA-02) in writing to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the administration to continue working to ensure the safety of infants and children living under terror and violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. The lawmakers, joined by 24 cosigners,… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and President Emeritus of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement:
“On October 7, Hamas launched a brutal terrorist attack on Israel deliberately targeting and slaughtering innocent civilians. That violence must be condemned for the brutal, depraved act it was. No… Read more »
Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11) joined Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and 102 of their colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden calling on his Administration to designate the Palestinian territories for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and/or authorize… Read more »
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the President Emeritus of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement:
“I have constituents who have been deeply affected by the war in Gaza. Friends and families are grieving the loss of loved ones, including Israelis killed during Hamas’ onslaught on October 7th as… Read more »
