Knesset speaker sends letters of 'encouragement' to Pence, Pelosi

• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Published date: 07 January 2021
• Date: 07 January 2021
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

"I write to offer my encouragement following the events that took place yesterday at the US Capitol. I am certain the US Constitution and the American commitment to democracy are strong and enduring," Levin wrote.

He praised the two for resuming the electoral proceedings in the House following the breach, writing that "We, citizens of the world's democracies, look to you in the US as a source of inspiration, and the fact that you so resolutely resumed the proceedings and saw them through to their conclusion was deeply impressive and moving to all."

Levin concluded with a prayer, writing "I join you in the solemn prayer that god may continue to grace congress and the United States of...