Pelosi: ‘I Was Near Tears Throughout’ Netanyahu Speech

Moments after the conclusion of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of Congress, House Minority Leader released a statement saying she was “near tears throughout” the prime minister’s address on the Iranian nuclear deal.

“As one who values the U.S. – Israel relationship, and loves Israel, I was near tears throughout the Prime Minister’s speech,” MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell read, quoting a portion of the California Democrat’s statement. ”Saddened by the insult to the intelligence of the United States as part of the P5 +1 nations, and saddened by the condescension toward our knowledge of the threat posed by Iran and our broader commitment to preventing nuclear proliferation.”

Read the full statement here.