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John Kerry and John Edwards have always stood firmly with Israel, our steadfast friend and ally.
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PROMISE TO ISRAEL:
STANDING 'WITH ISRAEL AT TUB:
"I want you to know that, as president, my promise to the people
of Israel is this: I will never force Israel to make concessions that
cost or compromise any of Israel's security. The security of Israel
is paramount. And we are an ally and we are a friend and we
have aspecial relationship, and we must remember that!'
"As president I will stand up for Israel's security at the UN or
any international organization." (Press Release, July 22, 2004)
(Anti-Defamation League, May 3, 2004)
THE US-ISRAEL SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP:
"Israel is our ally; the only true democracy in this troubled
region, and we know that Israel as a partner is fundamental
to our security. From Truman through Clinton, America has
always been: committed to Israel's independence and
survival— we will never waver!"
(Georgetown University, January 23, 2003)
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AN UNWAVERING. COMMITMENT:
"My commitment to a safe and secure Jewish state is
unwavering. For 19 years, this is a pledge I have kept in
the United States Senate — whether through my votes
on economic aid, military security or the location of the
U.S. Embassy. And it is one I will continue to. keep!"
(The Forward, August 27, 2004)
NEW PALESTINIAN LEADERSHIP:
"Yassir Arafat's support for terrorism has already
rendered him unfit as a partner for, peace.
If there is to be any progress toward
peace, the current Palestinian leader-
ship can and must crack down on
the terror and stop teaching the
hate that fuels it!'
(Press Release, February 23, 2004)
ISRAEL'S DISENGAGEMENT PLAN:
"I support Prime Minister Sharon's plan for Israel's withdrawal
from the Gaza Strip...The plan is a courageous and
unprecedented move that will enhance Israel's security!'
(Press Release, June 25, 2004)
ISRAEL S i‘IGHT
RIGHT TO RESPOND TO TERROR:
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"I believe Israel has every right in the world to respond to any
act of terror against it. Hamas is a terrorist, brutal organization.
It has had years to make up its mind to take part in a peaceful
process. They refuse to. Arafat refuses to."
(Meet the Press, April 18, 2003)
THE SECURITY FENCE:
"No nation can standby while its children are blown up at
pizza parlors and on buses...Israel has a right and a duty to
defend its citizens.The fence only exists in response to the
wave of terror attacks against Israel!" (Press Release, February 23, 2004)
COMBATTING SAUDI ANTI-SEMITISM:
"The sweetheart relationship between this
administration and Saudi Arabia and the
lack of willingness of this administration to
hold Arab countries accountable for
their newspaper articles, for
their anti-Semitism, for their
conspiracy theories...has
not made the world safer
and has not protected Israel."
(B'nai Kith, June 26, 2004)
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