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Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain addressed a joint meeting of Congress during her 13-day visit to the United States, her first trip to the U.S. since 1976. The Queen discussed “the spirit of…

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed a joint meeting of Congress. He talked about the importance of equal rights for women as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine against…

Jens Stoltenberg, secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, addressed a joint meeting of Congress. He spoke about the merits of the international alliance as it marked…

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed a joint meeting of Congress. He talked about France’s shared values with the U.S. and diplomatic issues facing both countries.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint meeting of Congress. He emphasized India’s shared values with the U.S. and cooperation in promoting stability in Asia.

Pope Francis addressed a joint meeting of Congress, the first pontiff in history to address both chambers. He implored members of Congress and the nation to work together to address some of the most urgent…

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addressed a joint meeting of Congress, the first Japanese leader to address both chambers. The prime minister called for closer ties with the U.S., saying “Let the two of us, "America and Japan, join our…

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani addressed a joint meeting of Congress. He thanked lawmakers for the money they had appropriated for Afghanistan over the years and acknowledged the American…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress. He thanked the U.S. for standing with Israel throughout history and outlined his opposition to a possible deal with Iran…

Polish union leader Lech Walesa addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress. Mr. Walesa, spoke through an interpreter, talked about the history of freedom and peace in Poland and…

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko delivered remarks to a joint meeting of Congress about the situation in his country and the ongoing conflict with Russia. He called on the U.S. to give his…

The House and Senate met jointly to commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of the U.S. Congress. Remarks by leaders are followed by the unveiling of commemorative stamps.

South Korean President Park Geun-hye spoke to a joint meeting of Congress about U.S. and South Korean relations. In her remarks she proposed an international park on the border with North…

South Korean President Lee spoke to a joint meeting of Congress. He thanked members for ratifying a free trade agreement, which he called another milestone in relations between two…

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress. In his remarks he outlined his vision of a settlement with the Palestinians, saying he was prepared to accept a “far-reaching…

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard addressed a joint meeting of Congress. She spoke about the ANZUS treaty, signed in 1951 solidifying the alliance between the U.S. and Australia.…

Mexican President Felipe Calderon spoke to a joint meeting of Congress. In his remarks he talked about relations between the U.S. and Mexico and addressed a number of issues including U.S.…

German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to a joint meeting of Congress. In her remarks she spoke about the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany since reunification, and he own…

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown addressed a joint meeting of Congress. He spoke about challenges posed by the global financial crisis. He also urged U.S. lawmakers to resist…

Irish Prime Minister Ahern addressed a joint meeting of Congress. In his remarks he spoke about relations between the U.S. and Ireland, immigration policy, and efforts to confront…