REP. ROB ANDREWS DEMOCRAT OF NEWJERSEY RESPONDS
Congressman Rob Andrews First District of New Jersey
Dear Judith,
Today, President Obama laid out a set of principles that wisely align American interests in the Middle East with democracy and human rights. My support for these principles is precisely the reason that I disagree strongly with the proposal to employ US influence to compel Israel to withdraw to its pre-1967 borders. Israel’s acquisition of territory since that date has been for one reason alone– to defend herself against aggression that threatens the existence of the only state in the Middle East that practices democracy and respects human rights. I am committed to use my voice and my vote to oppose this policy. Instead, I will stand for measures that reward states like Israel that reflect American values and oppose states and organizations like the Hamas faction that rules the Palestinians–that practice murder and other violent attacks on human rights. A policy forcing Israel to withdraw to pre-1967 borders does not foster democracy and human rights-it promotes the interests of those who favor the weapons of death over the instruments of democracy.
Sincerely,
Rob Andrews
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