I am a strong supporter of Israel and believe that we have a special relationship with Israel.
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I've never thought engagement as weakness. I never thought it was surrender. I never thought it was appeasement.
I'm fully committed to the President's goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Iran poses a significant threat to the United States, our allies, and partners, and our interests in the region and globally.
I would continue to support diplomatic engagement and ensure that our military provides the deterrence and defense necessary.
I support President Obama's Cuba policy which is focused on supporting the Cuban people's desire to freely determine their future.
I completely support one of the primary objectives of the Ploughshares Fund: preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
The United States will always remain committed to protecting its national security interests whenever necessary.
I do not believe we need a permission slip from the United Nations before we can engage in military operations.
As I have said consistently throughout my career, Israel has a right to defend itself.
I intend to work to continue to strengthen the relationship and am looking forward, if confirmed, to working closely with my Israeli counterparts.
Continuing with this tradition will be one of my highest priorities if I am confirmed.
This financial support is complemented by extensive military-to-military cooperation.
I intend to continue to strengthen our bilateral defense relationship in a number of ways.
I consider myself to be a pro-Israel American and have supported Israel throughout my career.
Everyone has a right to lobby; that's as it should be.
I regret my unfortunate choice of words regarding the Jewish lobby to describe the pro-Israel lobby.
All sides seek a just and lasting peace that will ensure Israel's security.