A look at the foreign leaders who have addressed a joint session of Congress.
Joint meetings of Congress have historically been an opportunity for lawmakers to hear from an internationally respected figure. The gatherings became a standard part of foreign leaders’ visits to the United States after the end of World War II in 1945. Since then, British Prime Minister, South African President Nelson Mandela, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Pope Francis and Queen Elizabeth have all addressed Congress.
The most frequent speakers to address Congress have been from close allies France and the United Kingdom with nine and eight appearances. Leaders of Mexico and Israel have spoken seven times each. The session Wednesday will give members another opportunity to show bipartisan support for Ukraine after Russia invaded the Eastern European country three weeks ago.In a joint letter to their colleagues, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said the virtual address will be broadcast in the Capitol Visitor Center’s Congressional Auditorium at 9 a.m. Eastern time and attended only by lawmakers.
“The Congress remains unwavering in our commitment to supporting Ukraine as they face Putin’s cruel and diabolical aggression, and to passing legislation to cripple and isolate the Russian economy as well as deliver humanitarian, security and economic assistance to Ukraine,” they wrote. “We look forward to the privilege of welcoming President Zelensky’s address to the House and Senate and to convey our support to the people of Ukraine as they bravely defend democracy.”
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