Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is about to enter the House chamber.
More than 50 Democratic members of the House and Senate have opted not to attend Netanyahu's speech, which was arranged by congressional Republicans who did not consult the White House.
When he speaks, Netanyahu will become the first foreign leader since Winston Churchill to address Congress three times.
Netanyahu receives a long, loud standing ovation from Republicans as he enters the House chamber.
Netanyahu receives another standing ovation at the podium after he's introduced by House Speaker John Boehner.
Netanyahu tells Sen. Harry Reid, "It's good to see you back on your feet."
Netanyahu calls Congress "he most important legislative body in the world."
"I deeply regret some perceive my being here as political," he says. "That was never my intent."
Netanyahu: "I know no matter what side of the aisle you sit, you stand with Israel."
Netanyahu praises President Obama for his support of Israel, some of which is not known publicly, he says.
"But I know it, and I will always be grateful to President Obama for that support."
Netanyahu: "Thank you America. Thank you for everything you've done for Israel."
Netanyahu warns of Iran's quest for nuclear weapons.
"Many have tried, repeatedly, to destroy the Jewish people," he says. “Iran Supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini spews the oldest form of anti-Semitism with the newest technology. He tweets in English that Israel must be destroyed."
"If Iran's aggression is left unchecked," it will continue to strengthen its terror strongholds in the Middle East, Netanyahu says.
Iran is "competing for the crown of militant Islam" with ISIS.
"Don't be fooled" by Iran's opposition to ISIS, Netanyahu says. "When it comes to Iran and ISIS, the enemy of your enemy is your enemy."
Left unchecked, Iran's "breakout time" to develop a nuclear weapon is a year or even shorter, Netanyahu says.
Iran defies U.N. weapons inspectors, Netanyahu says, and plays a "good game of hide and cheat."
Netanyahu warns of 'potential nuclear nightmare'
If sanctions are lifted, Iran could have the capacity to possess a "nuclear arsenal" of 190,000 centrifuges, Netanyahu warns.
Any nuclear deal President Barack Obama and international negotiators might sign with Iran is "bad."
"It doesn't block Iran's path to the bomb," he says. "It paves Iran's path to the bomb."
Netanyahu to Iran: 'Stop threatening to annihilate my country'
Netanyahu says Iran must agree to three things before any negotiations can be considered:
1. "Stop its aggression against its neighbors in the Middle East."
2. "Stop supporting terrorism around the world."
3. "Stop threatening to annihilate my country, Israel, the one and only Jewish state."
"If Iran wants to be treated like a normal country, act like a normal country."
Netanyahu receives a standing ovation for this line: “For over a year, we’ve been told that no deal is better than a bad deal. Well, this is a bad deal. It’s a very bad deal. We are better off without it.”
"No country has a greater stake than Israel," he continues. "We must now choose between two paths."
One leads to a "nuclear Iran," the prime minister says. The other leads to a "better deal" that paves the way for peace, not war.
“The days when the Jewish people remain passive in the face of genocidal enemies — those days are over."
Israel will stand alone if it has to, Netanyahu says. But it won't come to that.
"America stands with Israel. You stand with Israel."
The applause for Netanyahu is easily as loud as anything I've seen before. He just waved to the crowd and got huge roar.by Jake Sherman via twitter 3/3/2015 4:10:51 PM
Gotta tell you the volume of cheers for Netanyahu in Congress much louder than at AIPAC #NetanyahuSpeechby ChemiShalev via twitter 3/3/2015 4:11:55 PM
It's 6 p.m. in Israel, and there's an election in two weeks, but this is not political.by Jeffrey Goldberg via twitter 3/3/2015 4:14:20 PM
#NetanyahuSpeech Netanyahu believes himself to be Churchill's heir, warning against threats as he did in 1930s about Nazis.by Jeremy Bowen via twitter 3/3/2015 4:22:11 PM
Totally full house for Netanyahu speech. Van Hollen and Goodlatte didn't get seats, are standing in the backby Betsy Woodruff via twitter 3/3/2015 4:22:56 PM
"America's founding doc promises life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. Iran's...death, tyranny & the pursuit of jihad." #NetanyahuSpeechby בנימין נתניהו via twitter 3/3/2015 4:24:08 PM
"Some change. Some moderation." Going for Churchill's "Some chicken. Some neck."by David Wolpe via twitter 3/3/2015 4:26:46 PM
Pelosi really doesn't look happy. On the last applause line, Hoyer clapped, Pelosi say with her hands crossed.by Matt Fuller via twitter 3/3/2015 4:42:52 PM
Iran's nuclear program "can be rolled back" more than emerging deal -- keep sanctions on, insist Iran buckle to demands.by Olivier Knox via twitter 3/3/2015 4:43:18 PM
Netanyahu is basically making the case that Iran must be sanctioned and contained until there is regime change in Tehranby JacksonDiehl via twitter 3/3/2015 4:45:55 PM
by Heritage via twitter 3/3/2015 4:46:20 PM
