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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Leader Charles Schumer invited President Isaac Herzog of Israel to address a Joint Meeting of Congress. The invitation, conveyed in the letter below, comes as Israel prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding.

"Across the decades, the United States Congress has been proud to stand in solidarity with Israel on a bipartisan and bicameral basis," Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer wrote in the letter to President Herzog. "It is our hope that the Congress will have the opportunity to hear from you at this historic and joyous milestone in the success of the State of Israel and the U.S.-Israel alliance."

The date and time of the address will be announced later.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joinedHis Excellency Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel, for a photo opportunity ahead of a bilateral meeting. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon, everyone.

Zagreb, Croatia – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the conclusion of the First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform:

"The First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform presented the opportunity for the United States and our allies and partners to declare our unified, unshakeable support for the people of Ukraine.

Zagreb, Croatia – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Zagreb, Croatia – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on her meetings in Zagreb ahead of the First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform:

"Today, it was my privilege to attend the First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform in Croatia, at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Speaker of the Ukrainian Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk. It is a tribute to the broad and urgent global support for Ukraine that more than 50 nations are participating in this summit.

Zagreb, Croatia – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined His Excellency Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of Croatia, for a press conference after a bilateral meeting. Below are the Speaker's remarks, followed by Q&A:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Mr. Prime Minister, for your words of welcome, for the opportunity to hear your views as to what is happening in Ukraine and to give us the opportunity to thank you for your tremendous leadership when it comes to Ukraine and, of course, Croatia.

Zagreb, Croatia – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity with the Honorable Gordan Jandroković, Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, following a bilateral meeting. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi.Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. And thank you for the honor of visiting with you and your distinguished members of parliament here. It's an honor to be in Sabor Palace. Thank you for your welcome.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi will represent the United States in Zagreb, Croatia at the First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform. Ukraine established the International Crimea Platform in 2021 with the goal of restoring Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The inaugural Parliamentary Summit, which will be held on October 25th, will focus on Russia's aggression against Ukraine, including the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the ongoing, unjustified invasion that began in February 2022. Speaker Pelosi will engage in bilateral meetings with high-level Croatian and Ukrainian officials.