Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the U.S.-Israel alliance. This historic partnership has been a critical driving force behind the promotion of peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East. It is a partnership based on shared values and strategic interests. As we take a moment to commemorate this milestone, I draw attention to the unique relationship between Israel and my home State of Alabama. Alabama was one of the first States to recognize the state of Israel back in 1948 and, in 1997, presented a formal memorandum of intent to promote trade and technology transfer. {time} 2140 Today, Israel is Alabama's 23rd largest export market, with significant collaboration on a number of projects, including missile defense and cybersecurity. More than half of the U.S. military's foreign weapon sales are managed through the Missile Defense Agency at Redstone Arsenal. Redstone is also proud to lead four joint U.S.-Israeli programs at MDA, including David's Sling and the Iron Dome. Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to the U.S.-Israel alliance and continue to work together to build a brighter future for both of our nations.”