VERONA, PA - Former Republican presidential candidate, U.S. Senator, and Chairman of Patriot Voices Rick Santorum issued the following statement congratulating Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on his re-election victory.

Rick Santorum said: "Congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu, on his re-election.  The Prime Minister has been a true friend to the United States and I join millions of my fellow Americans in congratulating this man of courage, candor, and strength.  In times like these, the World needs leaders who will stand up to the evil of Radical Islam.  Prime Minister Netanyahu is such a leader.  It is my great hope that our next President will be able to stand side-by-side with Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu, as past presidents have and as we need if we hope to defeat this Radical Islamist enemy and ensure Iran never develops a nuclear weapon."