PM Netanyahu's Remarks upon his Return from the US
(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)

Following are Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks upon his return
from the US this morning (Wednesday), 4 March 2015:

"After my short visit to the United States, I return to Israel knowing that
many around the world heard what Israel has to say about the impending deal
with Iran.

In my speech before the Congress, I presented a practical alternative, which
would impose tougher restrictions on Iran's nuclear program, extending
Iran's breakout time by years.

I also called on the P5+1 to insist on a deal that would link the lifting of
those restrictions to Iran's ceasing:
- sponsorship of terrorism around the world
- its aggression against its neighbors
- its calls for Israel's destruction.

I heard encouraging responses from both Democrats and Republicans.

They understood that the current proposal would lead to a bad deal and that
the alternative is a better deal.

Happy Purim."