[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 17, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H1522-H1523]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      NO CLOSER FRIEND THAN ISRAEL

  (Mr. MORAN of Kansas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Despite the diplomatic inconsistencies of the 
Obama administration, one thing is certain: Support for the U.S.-
Israeli alliance remains strong in Congress. Israel is America's 
closest friend in the most volatile region of the world. It is a 
democracy that shares our values and hopes for a more peaceful world. 
Regrettably, the administration's recent misstep undermines our shared 
goal of peace and distracts from more pressing issues.
  Israel has a history of making peace with its neighbors and is 
prepared to make peace now. But peace is a two-way street, and the 
Palestinians' commitment to that peace is in doubt. Rather than make 
demands upon Israel for concession after concession, President Obama 
should work closely and privately with Israel, recognizing our two 
Nations' long and trusted alliance. Israeli peace agreements between 
Egypt and Jordan have been reached in the past when U.S. support for 
Israel was strong and consistent. The same level of commitment and 
closeness is now needed.

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  Make no mistake: Israel is our ally and friend. The administration 
needs to confirm that fact with its words and deeds.

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