Cathy McMorris Rodgers is Eastern Washington’s chief advocate in Congress, serving as the representative for the state’s 5th Congressional District. Since first being elected to the House in 2004, she has earned the trust of her constituents and praise on Capitol Hill for her hard work, conservative principles, bipartisan outreach, and leadership to get results for Eastern Washington. Growing up on an orchard and fruit stand in Kettle Falls, working at her family’s small business, and later becoming a wife and working mom of three, Cathy has lived the American Dream. Now, she works every day to rebuild that dream for our children and grandchildren.
During my time in Congress, I have had the opportunity to visit Israel on several occasions. These visits reaffirmed to me the special relationship the United States and Israel share. We are partners in national defense, technology, agricultural innovation, democracy, freedom of religion, and many other areas. The people of Israel want nothing more than to live in peace with their neighbors—unfortunately, too many of whom do not share this interest.
I am a strong supporter and advocate for the nation of Israel, and I support its need to defend itself from terrorist organizations like Hamas. I believe that we must do whatever we can to reassure Israel and its residents that the United States stands firmly behind them.