[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E300]
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                          STANDING WITH ISRAEL

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2015

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, before a joint session of Congress, 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of the threat of an 
Iran with nuclear weapons capability.
   Prime Minister Netanyahu is absolutely right to be concerned. The 
world cannot tolerate a nuclear Iranian regime. The Obama 
administration is signaling it will support temporarily restricting, 
not eliminating, Iran's potential to produce nuclear weapons, but I 
believe it is critical that we act to ensure Iran does not obtain 
nuclear capabilities. Further, any deal reached by the State Department 
and Iran regarding their nuclear program needs to include Congressional 
involvement.
   As a strong supporter of Israel, I am concerned about the 
instability and the animosity that exists toward one of our strongest 
allies. Though there may be widespread ignorance in the international 
community about the conflict between Israel and those who seek its 
destruction, the simple truth is that throughout history Israel has 
made numerous concessions in the pursuit of peace while seeking only 
the right to exist and defend itself from all threats.
   A strong Israel is key to stability and security in the Middle East, 
and I will continue to stand with our friend and ally.

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