1、CRS InsightsForeign Heads of State Addressing CongressJacob R. Straus, Analyst on the Congress (jstrauscrs.loc.gov, 7-6438)February 27, 2015 (IN10236)On March 3, 2015, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint meetingof Congress. The invitation to address a joint meet
2、ing of Congress was extended by Speaker JohnBoehner on January 21, 2015 (read the invitation). Mr. Netanyahus speech would be his third addressto a joint meeting of Congress. He previously addressed Congress on July 10, 1996, and May 24, 2011.Mr. Netanyahu is the fourth Israeli Prime Minster to addr
3、ess Congress. Table 1 lists speeches to a jointmeeting of Congress by Israeli Prime Ministers.Table 1. Addresses by Israeli Prime Ministers to Joint Meetings ofCongressDatePrime MinisterMay 24, 2011Benjamin NetanyahuMay 24, 2006Ehud OlmertJuly 10, 1996Benjamin NetanyahuDecember 12, 1995Shimon PeresJ
4、uly 26, 1994Yitzhak Rabin (jointly with King Hussein Iof Jordan)January 28, 1976Yitzhak RabinSource: Historian of the House of Representatives, Joint Meeting &Joint Session Addresses Before Congress by Foreign Leaders &Dignitaries, at http:/history.house.gov/Institution/Foreign-Leaders/Joint-Session