PATRICK MURRAY FOR CONGRESS VIRGINIA DISTRICT 8: ELECTIONS ARE COMING
http://murrayforcongress.com/ HIS OPPONENT JIM MORAN THE INCUMBENT IS ONE OF THE MOST ANTI-ISRAEL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE; CLOSE TO CAIR; AND RECIPIENT OF LARGE SUMS OF PRO ARAB MONEY…..IMPORTANT RACE FOR SUPPORTERS OF ISRAEL…..RSK…..SEE http://retirejimmoran.com/….. MURRAY ON U.S. – ISRAEL RELATIONS The United States and Israel: An unshakable bond The bipartisan connection between the United States and Israel is forged on common beliefs in the timeless principles of the rule of law, representative government, human rights, freedom of speech and religion and free markets. We also share a common vision for a peaceful world. As an Army veteran, I know peace comes through strength—and peace in the Middle East can only come when Israel’s adversaries realize that our alliance is unbreakable. To that end, I strongly support the March 2010 Hoyer-Cantor letter reaffirming the “unbreakable bond that exists between our country and the State of Israel.” Israel: an oasis of democracy and free markets Israel stands as the solitary democracy in the Middle East. Like America, she has enjoyed peaceful transitions of authority since her inception, despite being surrounded by adversaries bent on her destruction. With an open society and free markets, Israel is at the forefront in the technology and medicine industries. I am proud that the Commonwealth of Virginia maintains a vibrant business relationship with Israel in the fields of technology, defense and education. As a congressman from Virginia I will seek to expand opportunities for both sides. Israel’s right to self-defense and confronting Hezbollah and Hamas Hamas and Hezbollah constitute a significant threat to Israel and to American interests. Both entities, enabled by strong Iranian backing, continue to deny Israel’s right to exist and call for the destruction of Israel as a State. As long as this remains the case, it is highly unlikely that there will be any significant progress in the Middle East Peace Process, and Israeli citizens will continue to face the potential for terrorist attacks. That is why I will always defend Israel’s right to self-defense, support continued robust foreign aid to Israel, and encourage a robust military-to-military relationship. American commitment to Israel Israel is an island of stability in a volatile region. This comes from the will and tenacity of Israeli citizens, backed by American aid. The 2007 Security Assistance MOU allows Israel to maintain a strong military deterrent against Iranian-backed Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as other hostile neighbors. This MOU codifies the United States’ long-term commitment to Israel’s security and will continue to provide the Jewish State with the means of self defense for the foreseeable future. I will continue to support a robust security assistance program to Israel. A robust military-to-military relationship Having been a Defense Attaché in numerous countries, I appreciate the value of our strong military-to-military relationship with Israel. This, along with other cooperative efforts such as intelligence sharing and the joint development of defense technologies, strengthens our capacity to protect United States interests at home and abroad. This is a classic “win-win” solution for both sides. Iran: the center of gravity The Iranian regime’s determination to acquire nuclear weapons is a significant threat to international stability. Under President Ahmadinejad’s leadership, Iran has demonstrated increasingly threatening behavior and rhetoric toward Israel and the United States. A nuclear-armed Iran amounts to an existential threat to Israel. Moreover, a nuclear-armed Iran will likely lead to a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. The powers that be in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey are not likely to sit idly by next to a nuclear-armed Iran. In short, the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran is a danger to world stability and peace. The United States must develop a clear strategy to confront this threat, utilizing all of our instruments of national power to coerce the Iranian regime to stop its irrational behavior. We also need to ensure that we shore up our relations with our allies, particularly Israel, who stands directly in Iran’s crosshairs as well as being surrounded by Iranian-supported Hamas and Hezbollah. Jerusalem I support the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995. The United States and Israel: strategic partners with mutual interests Israel is America’s strongest ally and strategic partner in the Middle East and the U.S.-Israeli alliance is a cornerstone of American foreign policy. As a member of Congress representing Virginia’s 8th District, I will be an active and vocal participant in support of a strong bipartisan pro-Israel coalition, and will ensure that Israel continues to receive the support necessary to provide for its own self-defense.
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