Political Quotes

“Madam President, over the past year, we have used our voices and influence to press for the protection of civilians in Gaza, for access to vital humanitarian assistance, to bring home the hostages, and to end this conflict. We all know that it is our responsibility to do more, Israel's responsibility to do more, and the international communities' responsibility to do more to protect innocent victims. But even as we work to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, we must be clear about our commitment--our longstanding, bipartisan commitment--to the State of Israel. It has been the bedrock of our foreign policy in the Middle East, a special relationship that was established in 1948 when President Truman, against the advice at that time of the State Department because there were more Arab States and just one Israel--against the advice of the State Department, President Truman recognized the State of Israel immediately after the United Nations vote. That special relationship is based upon two countries--Israel and the United States--both democracies, shared values. We share intelligence information, military information, and much, much more. That special relationship is important to Israel, and it is important to America's national security interest. We both benefit from it. Part of that special relationship is the United States is committed to making available to Israel the military arms it needs in order to defend itself from the dangers in the region.…”