Minister of Public Security Gilad Erdan has expressed his joy over Monday's Knesset speech by United States Vice President Mike Pence.

Writing on Twitter, Erdan described Pence as "a great leader who really loves us with all our heart, not as a politician, but out of deep faith and understanding of the role and mission of the Jewish state." Erdan concluded, "We are fortunate to merit hearing his festive and moving words."