Maxwell Frost: “Mr. Speaker, we face a historic turning point in the Middle East. All of us, Democrats and Republicans, want peace in…”

“Mr. Speaker, we face a historic turning point in the Middle East. All of us, Democrats and Republicans, want peace in the region and all of us want a strong vital State of Israel to prosper. In order for that to happen, the United States must reaffirm its longstanding support for Israel as we attempt to achieve a peaceful solution to the problems of the region. There should be no misunderstanding in the rest of the world: we are Israel's friend as she deals with the wave of terrorism directed against her by her enemies. That does not mean that we cannot make constructive suggestions to our ally and work for a solution that provides two states in the region, one Israeli and one Palestinian. But key to all of this is the clear understanding that Israel is our ally. She is the only democracy in the region and has always been our friend. And now in her time of need Israel stands virtually alone.”