A Letter From Dean’s Campaign Regarding Israel
January 6, 2012
Since arriving in Congress, Dean has continually supported Israel, and will continue to do so throughout continued peace talks.
In 2007, Dean supported the United States pledge to provide $30 billion in security funding to Israel over ten years and in 2009, Heller stood by the U.S. Israel memorandum of Understanding that underlines the “steadfast commitment of the United States to Israel’s security” including secure defensible borders and the ability for Israel to defend itself.
In 2011 Dean continued to represent our ally in Washington with a variety of measures including but not limited to:
- Cosponsored a resolution reaffirming the United States’ commitment to Israel.
- Cosponsored and voted under unanimous consent for a resolution (S. Con Res 23) affirming the commitment to a negotiated settlement between Israel and Palestine and opposing the inclusion of Hamas.
- Cosigned a letter to President Obama encouraging him to suspend U.S. taxpayer assistance to the Palestinian Authority until the new government that includes Hamas meets conditions of U.S. law and international agreements.
- Cosponsored a resolution (H Res 1751) which reaffirmed Congressional opposition to the declaration of a Palestinian State.
- Cosponsored Senator Hatch’s resolution (S Con Res 1622) to support and facilitate Israel in maintaining defensible borders and against Israel returning to 1967 borders.
- Voted in favor of the United States-Israel Rocket and Missile Defense and Support Act.
- Took a tough stance on Iran missile tests when the regime refused to answer questions from the U.N.
- Voted for the Department of Defense Appropriations Act (HR 3326) that among other things provided funding for Israel’s defense.
- Supported the Kirk/Menendez Amendment to block the Central Bank of Iran.
- Supported Comprehensive Iran sanctions.
- Voted for and cosponsored legislation charging Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with violating the 1948 the U.N. Charter.
As Israel continues peace talks with Palestinian leaders, there is no question where Dean’s alliance lies.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Hughes
Heller Campaign