vrijdag 17 juni 2011

The Hatch-Lieberman resolution: U.S. Senators rock on behalf of Israel

U.S. Senate Resolution Backs Israel














Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) have introduced a resolution that reads:

"Declaring that it is the policy of the United States to support and facilitate Israel in maintaining defensible borders and that it is contrary to United States policy and national security to have the borders of Israel return to the armistice lines that existed on June 4, 1967.

Whereas, throughout its short history, Israel, a liberal democratic ally of the United States, has been repeatedly attacked by authoritarian regimes and terrorist organizations that denied its right to exist;

Whereas the United States Government remains steadfastly committed to the security of Israel, especially its ability to maintain secure, recognized, and defensible borders; Whereas the United States Government is resolutely bound to its policy of preserving and strengthening the capability of Israel to deter enemies and defend itself against any threat."
So far 30 Senators have signed on, Republicans, Independents and Democrats.

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