Rep. Rosenberger hosts the vice prime minister of Israel
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State Representative Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) joined by Representative John Adams (R-Sidney) with members of the 129TH Ohio General Assembly hosted Israeli Vice Prime Minister Silvan Shalom and Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Region, Daniel Kutner at the Statehouse this week.
Rosenberger and Adams worked to organize the visit along with the Israel Leadership Institute, an organization based in Sderot, Israel that aims to identify, train, and equip young Israeli leaders to meet the changing needs of its society through government and community interaction.
The visit was a follow-up from a trade mission lead by Representative Rosenberger & Representative Adams in May of last year in addition to the visit by Consul General Daniel Kutner to the Wilmington area at the beginning of this month.
In his address to a joint special session of the General Assembly, Silvan Shalom discussed Israel’s relations with Iran and his stance on Iran’s intent to develop nuclear weapons. “They believe they get an insurance policy for their regime to stay in power forever,” he said.
Shalom, who has served as vice prime minister and minister of regional development since 2009, said it is an international responsibility to combat Iran’s nuclear efforts. Shalom said, “The time has come to impose more sanctions on Iran. Tougher sanctions dramatically change the balance of power (in the Middle East).”
Shalom also called attention to the economic development progress between Israel and Ohio and the recent trade mission in May of last year.
Rosenberger commenting on the countries’ relationship said, “Israel and the United States, especially Ohio, have had a long-existing relationship. Our communities have many things in common; from our economies to our strong commitment to democracy in the world. It is crucial for Ohio and the United States to embrace this connection and continue to further build this mutually beneficial relationship.
I consider this a very encouraging step for Vice-Prime Minister Shalom to address our lawmakers on the significance of Israel, and the importance of our support for a strong Israel.”
In his first trip to Ohio since 1990, Shalom had a full schedule which included; a meeting with Gov. John Kasich and Representative Rosenberger, a formal signing of agreement between the Israel Leadership Institute and Wright State University, as well as an event supporting the Israel Leadership Institute in Columbus.
At the Statehouse, Shalom was accompanied by co-founder and executive director of the Israel Leadership Institute, Eeki Elner and Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Region, Daniel Kutner.
Shalom was appointed vice prime minister and minister for regional development and development of the Negev and the Galilee in March 2009, after having held numerous government and community positions previously.
He holds degrees in economics and accounting from Ben-Gurion University, as well as a law degree and masters in public policy from Tel Aviv University. He is a journalist by profession.[[In-content Ad]]
Rosenberger and Adams worked to organize the visit along with the Israel Leadership Institute, an organization based in Sderot, Israel that aims to identify, train, and equip young Israeli leaders to meet the changing needs of its society through government and community interaction.
The visit was a follow-up from a trade mission lead by Representative Rosenberger & Representative Adams in May of last year in addition to the visit by Consul General Daniel Kutner to the Wilmington area at the beginning of this month.
In his address to a joint special session of the General Assembly, Silvan Shalom discussed Israel’s relations with Iran and his stance on Iran’s intent to develop nuclear weapons. “They believe they get an insurance policy for their regime to stay in power forever,” he said.
Shalom, who has served as vice prime minister and minister of regional development since 2009, said it is an international responsibility to combat Iran’s nuclear efforts. Shalom said, “The time has come to impose more sanctions on Iran. Tougher sanctions dramatically change the balance of power (in the Middle East).”
Shalom also called attention to the economic development progress between Israel and Ohio and the recent trade mission in May of last year.
Rosenberger commenting on the countries’ relationship said, “Israel and the United States, especially Ohio, have had a long-existing relationship. Our communities have many things in common; from our economies to our strong commitment to democracy in the world. It is crucial for Ohio and the United States to embrace this connection and continue to further build this mutually beneficial relationship.
I consider this a very encouraging step for Vice-Prime Minister Shalom to address our lawmakers on the significance of Israel, and the importance of our support for a strong Israel.”
In his first trip to Ohio since 1990, Shalom had a full schedule which included; a meeting with Gov. John Kasich and Representative Rosenberger, a formal signing of agreement between the Israel Leadership Institute and Wright State University, as well as an event supporting the Israel Leadership Institute in Columbus.
At the Statehouse, Shalom was accompanied by co-founder and executive director of the Israel Leadership Institute, Eeki Elner and Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Region, Daniel Kutner.
Shalom was appointed vice prime minister and minister for regional development and development of the Negev and the Galilee in March 2009, after having held numerous government and community positions previously.
He holds degrees in economics and accounting from Ben-Gurion University, as well as a law degree and masters in public policy from Tel Aviv University. He is a journalist by profession.[[In-content Ad]]