WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Israeli President Shimon Peres:

“We join Israel and the entire global community in mourning the passing of Shimon Peres. He will be remembered for his determination to bring peace to a region marred by conflict, strife and unrest, and his legacy will forever be embodied by the nation he helped establish and lead. The loss of Shimon’s exemplary leadership and vision will be felt throughout the world and greatly missed.”