Issue Position: Israel

Issue Position

I unequivocally support the strength, safety, and prosperity of Israel. I am working with Democrats and Republicans to strengthen the U.S.-Israel partnership as our strongest ally. Knowing of the challenges we both face, I want to enhance this alliance by working tirelessly towards greater economic, diplomatic, cultural, and defense exchanges between Israel and the United States.

Israel's commitment to freedom of expression and religion, and democratic values is unprecedented across the globe, across history, and especially across the Middle East. This is precisely why Israel is, and must remain, our closest ally. It is also why I believe so strongly that Israel cannot be used as partisan football and instead must maintain strong, bipartisan support. In Congress, I am working for a stronger partnership to stop dangerous terrorist financing, invest in robust missile defense, and increase technology exchanges between Israel and the United States. I believe we must do everything in our power to support the strength, safety, and prosperity of Israel -- including fight back against biased attacks and those who wish to harm our vital partner. That's why, last year, I introduced a bipartisan bill to help state and local governments fight back against the politically-motivated boycott of Israel. That's also why, since 2015, I've strongly opposed the Iran Deal that failed to permanently prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear bomb or addressed the aggressive development of long-range ballistic missiles to carry these weapons.

There should be nothing partisan about protecting our national security and defending our vital ally, Israel.

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