The U.S.-Israel alliance is a special one. It’s an alliance that must remain safeguarded by all elected officials.
Our two nations maintain a special bond based on our values and deep ties. Throughout both Israel and the U.S., we face:
- Threats of terrorism
- Ideologies that hate us
- Growing anti-Semitism
- Forces that wish to destroy us
The State of Israel must keep its ability to defend itself from hostile neighboring forces in the region.
Supporting Israel
Strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship and ensuring Israel has the tools needed to defend itself against growing threats keeps the world a safer place. Technology such as the Iron Dome and access to U.S. technology and defense systems helps support Israel.
We must remain vigilant in order to defend our role as the “shining city upon a hill.” This warrants both forceful condemnation of aggression by our foes, such as Russia providing significant resources to Iran, Syria, and other countries who seek to destroy our way of democracy, along with an open-mindedness and flexibility in the global quest for peace among all nations.
Peace and Stability
We must work for peace and stability in the region, together. Neither the U.S nor Israel can do this alone. Our success is incumbent upon the ability to work with our regional allies in the Middle East to contain and to beat back Iranian aggression and Islamic extremism in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Yemen. It is imperative that Israel maintain its Qualitative Military Edge (QME) to ensure its security and survival.
When a country is surrounded by millions who seek its destruction, all avenues of defense must be available. I will work to cut off aid to any country that does not seek peace with Israel, and fully support efforts like the Taylor Force Act that sets restrictions on aid to the Palestinian authority.
Enforcing Sanctions
Aiding our allies means thwarting Tehran’s influence in the region. I agree with enforceable and targeted sanctions limiting Iran’s economic and political abilities. These must remain in place in order to hold Iran accountable. Ultimately, as its population continues to rise up in protest against its tyrannical regime, we will have an opportunity to push for a new deal to replace the flawed and inadequate JCPOA.
Fighting Religious Discrimination
Throughout its history, Israel has stood up to bullies across the globe who threaten to isolate Israel by way of economic pain and pressure. The promulgation of boycotts of Israeli goods is none other than an attempt to delegitimize the State of Israel. In technology, medical sciences, and economic innovation, Israel has been an unwavering ally to the United States. I oppose these anti-freedom, anti-Israel protests.
Peace Process and the Role of the U.S.
In closing, the United States’ role in supporting peace throughout the globe means we must remain a defender and advocate of the peace process. We should not take part in a proposal imposing a forced solution on the State of Israel. We certainly should not just as both Israel and the Palestinian Authority continue working to negotiate peace in the region.
Direct, bilateral negotiations should always be our goal. Lasting peace can only be achieved through a process developed and implemented by those in the region. Our representation at the federal level and on the global stage at the U.N. Security Council must always push back. And, when necessary, use our veto power to strike down attempts by regional bullies who impose deals that don’t work for us and don’t work for Israel.
Finally, our countries must work for peace. A peace that allows Israel to exist and stops the regional power conflict and proxy wars of Iran and Saudi Arabia. The flawed JCPOA must be replaced by a regional peace accord that stops an Islamic nuclear state and stems the tide of ballistic missile proliferation throughout the region.
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