Roger Williams: Israel is our Partner, our Ally but Most Importantly our Friend

Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) Monday night spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to welcome Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before his Tuesday morning address to a joint session of Congress.

"Mr. Netanyahu will speak before us to directly petition Congress and the American people, because, sadly, he has, like many, lost faith in the abilities of our commander-in-chief," said Williams. "Mr. Netanyahu has lost faith in an administration whose foreign policy is summarized by the president's guiding advice, "don't do stupid stuff.' The prime minister has rightly questioned America's once unwavering commitment to his homeland, Israel -- our partner, our ally but most importantly our friend.

"To my colleagues in this body that do not believe in the United States' moral obligation to watch over Israel, I ask them about the United States' strategic obligation.

"Israel benefits from a secure America, just as America benefits from having a secure, stable and trustworthy ally in a very volatile and dangerous region.

"The Obama Administration's inability to realize the important bond between the United States and Israel illustrates how out of touch they really are.

"Mr. President, you and your supporters who refuse to meet with our friend, I must remind you of your own foreign policy advice, "don't do stupid stuff.'"

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