Political Quotes

“I will proceed, then, as in morning business. First, I thank and commend the Senator from Ohio on his very important efforts on Chinese currency manipulation. I am proud to be a cosponsor with him on his legislation. I intend to introduce my own. He has been a very stalwart advocate and champion of U.S. trade interests and deserves the thanks and commendation of this body and the American people. I thank the Senator from Ohio. Israel I rise today to restate at this crucial juncture my unwavering commitment, as stated so eloquently by many in this body over the years, to the United States-Israel relationship and America's unshakeable commitment to Israel's security. I thank the President of the United States for his address to the United Nations, which very powerfully and courageously stated that commitment. The President's strong message shows again that our shared interests, as well as our friendship with Israel, are deep and enduring. As my colleagues know all too well, the Israelis and Palestinians must reach agreement through negotiations on the issues that divide them, not through the United Nations. Israel has repeatedly endorsed a two-state solution that will sustain it as a Jewish and democratic homeland. To be achievable, any lasting peace and any plan for peace must acknowledge the real security concerns that Israel faces day in and day out and has faced throughout its history.…”