Nathan A. Sales: “I was discouraged by the statement that the White House put out a week or so ago, which seemed to be more interested in…”

I share your concern about the rising antisemitism that has poisoned our public debate, particularly since October 7.

I want to take a minute first to condemn the attacks on Israel.

They are not a reliable counterterrorism partner. So I would instead focus on, No. 1, continuing to apply sanctions pressure to the Taliban until they uphold their commitments under the Doha Agreement to break with terrorists.

The United States needs to actively deter Iran, demonstrate strength to the Iranian regime...