Israel has been talked about today, obviously a big issue at the U.N. And I would agree with what was said today about the fact that this relationship is a cornerstone of our strategy in the Middle East.

I think the U.S. is asleep at the switch.

I think your very presence at the United Nations would be a reminder of that and what makes our country unique.

We are in a more dangerous and volatile world in part because America has not led.

I think we can do better than the current system and that's the point.

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our amendment was about ensuring that the second step in improving the health care system for our constituents was done in a thoughtful way. We now have assurances from leadership that certainly is their intent and that this date is not a…

I believe there is another growing threat to our national security and to the stability of our allies around the world, our democratic allies in particular.

I think there is a consensus building in this country that we do need to do some things immediately to put America back in a position of being trusted and respected by our allies and our adversaries.

Would you make it a priority to counter Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions efforts against Israel?

this relationship we have with Israel is a special one, of course. It is a cornerstone of our strategy in the Middle East.

They feel like they are under assault every day.