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Speaker 0: Were I a Jew, I would be a Zionist. And my father pointed out to me, I did not need to be a Jew to be a Zionist, for I am. Israel is essential to security of Jews worldwide. Speaker 1: That this is not theoretical. This is not just about things that happen on Twitter. Antisemitism kills. Hate kills. Speaker 2: I come before you not only as The United States Secretary of State, but also as a Jew. My grandfather, Maurice Blinken, fled pogroms in Russia. My stepfather, Samuel Pizar, survived concentration camps, Auschwitz, Dachau, Maidanic. Speaker 3: We have a common agenda to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and preventing Iran's aggression, maintaining the security and prosperity of this region, and seeking to expand the circle of peace. Speaker 4: On October 7, Hamas terrorists murdered nearly 1,200 people, including over 40 Americans, and kidnapped hundreds of civilians. They perpetrated the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. Speaker 5: Holocaust. Holocaust. My grandfather fled Nazi Germany. Fled Nazi Germany. If we wanna create peace in the Middle East, resolve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, we don't need boycotts. We need business. We don't need divestment. We need investment. We don't need sanctions. We need startups. We need startups. They met with several Israeli companies looking to expand into The United States. Speaker 1: Actual, literal, no shit, Jews will not replace us anti Semites as very fine people. Speaker 6: I support Israel's ability to defend itself. Speaker 7: It's about time we stop those of us who support as most of us do, Israel and this body for apologizing for our support for Israel. There's no apology to be made. None. It is the best $3,000,000,000 investment we make. $3,000,000,000 investment we make. Speaker 8: two of us were brought together by Apex Education Foundation for a mission to Israel. We hear the call of our Jewish brothers and sisters. Israel was this place I had always felt an, I don't know, unexplainable pull. Speaker 5: And the Jewish people have been the recipients of boycotts for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Speaker 6: So I just had a frank and constructive meeting with prime minister Netanyahu. I told him that I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself, including from Iran and Iran backed militias such as Hamas and Hezbollah. Speaker 3: Israelis do not need to be lectured about the importance of peace by foreign leaders. Speaker 9: Why does Israel need our help? We need to get out of their way. Speaker 6: I've said it many times, but it bears repeating. Israel has a right to defend itself. Speaker 2: The message that I bring to Israel is this. You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself, but as long as America exists, you will never ever have to. We will always be there by your side. Speaker 1: He is a friend of the Jewish people by aligning not even with Israel, but with a certain kind of politics within Israel. And I just think that the American Jewish community are a lot smarter than that. Speaker 7: And even suggested breaking from the long standing US policies on settlements. Jerusalem. Jerusalem. Speaker 9: I was one of the few in congress that said it's none of our business, and Israel should take care of themselves. Speaker 8: Perhaps he does not know that I am the child of a holocaust survivor. Perhaps he does not know that my mother lost almost all her family at the hands of the Nazis. At the hands of the Nazis. Speaker 9: Israel has 200, 300 nuclear missiles, they can take care of themselves. Why should we commit? We don't even have a treaty with Israel. We don't even have a treaty with Israel. Speaker 7: Were there not an Israel, The United States Of America would have to invent an Israel to protect her interest in the region. Speaker 9: Why why do we have this automatic commitment that we're gonna send our kids and send our money endlessly, to to Israel?

We should stop apologizing for supporting Israel as it is the best investment we make. If Israel didn't exist, the United States would have to create it to protect its interests in the region. It should be clear that Israel is America's strongest ally in the Middle East.

I don't advocate for America fighting wars for Israel. Israel is capable of defending itself, but if it's pushed to a corner, there's a risk of nuclear conflict. That's why it's crucial for the United States to offer support to Israel.

Let me explain something about what is called the Jewish lobby in this country. Their belief is that being for Israel first, that that does not mean you're putting America second. An American president, however, has to approach it in a different way in my opinion. He's got always to think first of what is best for America. An American president must make a decision that does not in effect give the Israelis a blank check. And one example of that is a decision that I made. I decided early on in our administration that we were going to seek good relations with Egypt and other others of Israel's neighbors. Many of my Israeli friends didn't like that because they wanted a special relationship with Israel and Israel only.

"The fact is that American Jews support Israel, and I understood that." "every Jewish prime minister that I have known, has enlisted American Jews to bring as much pressure as possible in the political process on American presidents." "That's understandable." "I don't object to it." "But on occasions, for example, an American president must make a decision that does not in effect give the Israelis a blank check." "I decided early on in our administration that we were going to seek good relations with Egypt and other others of Israel's neighbors." "Israel's interests are better served to have The United States a friend of Israel's neighbors and potential enemies and to leave a vacuum which the Soviet Union would fill." "I still believe that and I think that should be American policy today."

Speaker 1 believes the Jewish lobby in the United States is too powerful, even for the interests of Israel, because they pressure too many people. They have many means at their disposal to pressure people. The President of the United States pays attention to the lobby because they are strong and control many things, including newspapers, media, banks, and finances. Speaker 1 believes the Jewish community in the United States is powerful enough to make the media reflect their view of foreign policy.

Israel receives significant economic and military aid from the US, even when it takes actions that the US opposes. The usual explanation for this support is that Israel is a strategic asset and a democracy that shares American values. However, these arguments do not fully justify the extent of aid provided. While Israel is a democracy, its treatment of Arabs and its colonization of the West Bank contradict American values. The historical case for Israel's existence based on anti-Semitism does not warrant unconditional support. The main reason for Israel's privileged position is believed to be the influence of the Israel lobby.

The speaker addresses U.S. policy in the Middle East and the posture of those who support Israel, arguing strongly that supporters in the United States should cease apologizing for backing Israel. They assert there is no need for an apology, declaring, “There’s no apology to be made.” This stance frames the U.S. relationship with Israel as clear-cut and essential, offering a provocative justification for continued support. In advocating for unwavering backing, the speaker characterizes U.S. support for Israel as a decisive measure, calling it “the best $3,000,000,000 investment we make.” This claim positions aid to Israel as a strategic expenditure with substantial returns in terms of regional influence and security interests, suggesting that the economic commitment yields significant strategic benefits for the United States in the Middle East. Building on this assertion, the speaker presents a hypothetical scenario to underscore the perceived indispensability of Israel to American interests. They state, “Were there not an Israel, The United States Of America would have to invent an Israel.” This statement implies that, in the absence of an existing state in the region aligned with U.S. interests, Washington would face the dilemma of creating a state in order to protect those interests, highlighting the perceived necessity of having a stable, allied presence in the area. Further reinforcing the argument, the speaker repeats the notion of necessity with a direct formulation: “The United States would have to go out and invent an Israel.” This reiteration emphasizes the belief that Israel serves a critical role in safeguarding American regional objectives, to the extent that its existence is considered indispensable enough to warrant creation if it did not already exist. Across these points, the core message is a vehement defense of sustained U.S. support for Israel, framed as both morally clear (no apology) and practically essential (a valuable investment with strategic weight). The speaker combines a repudiation of criticism with a hypothetical justification for the centrality of Israel to American policy in the Middle East, asserting that Israel’s existence or creation is tied to protecting United States interests in the region.

Support for Israel in the Middle East should not require an apology. It is seen as a valuable investment, worth $3 billion, and crucial for protecting American interests in the region. In fact, the United States would even create Israel if it didn't exist already.

American Jews support Israel, and Jewish prime ministers have historically enlisted their support to pressure American presidents, which is understandable. Jews prioritize Israel's survival due to the Holocaust and believe that supporting Israel equates to supporting America. However, an American president must prioritize America's interests first. Presidents must avoid giving Israel a blank check. The speaker decided to seek good relations with Egypt and other neighbors of Israel, despite some Israeli friends preferring a special relationship with Israel only. The speaker believed that it better served Israel's interests for the United States to be a friend to Israel's neighbors, preventing a vacuum that the Soviet Union could fill, which the speaker believes should still be American policy today.

Israel, like other countries, makes its own decisions. The US doesn't dictate to any country. We present what we believe are the good options. We stand up for what we believe in the briefing room.

In the Middle East, it's time to stop apologizing for supporting Israel. There's no need for apologies because our support for Israel is a valuable investment of $3 billion. Without Israel, the United States would have to create it to safeguard its interests in the region.

The Jewish lobby in the United States has significant influence, sometimes even counterproductive to Israel's interests. They exert pressure on various individuals and institutions, which may ultimately harm Israel. The president pays attention to this lobby due to its strength and control over numerous sectors, including media and finance.

In the Middle East, it's time to stop apologizing for supporting Israel. There's no need for apologies because supporting Israel is a valuable investment. The United States sees Israel as essential for protecting its interests in the region. In fact, the United States would even create Israel if it didn't exist.

Let me explain something about what is called the Jewish lobby in this country. Their belief is that being for Israel first, that that does not mean you're putting America second. An American president, however, has to approach it in a different way, in my opinion. He's got always to think first of what is best for America. An American president must make a decision, that does not in effect give the Israelis a blank check. And one example of that is a decision that I made. I decided early on in our administration that we were going to seek good relations with Egypt and other others of Israel's neighbors. Many of my Israeli friends didn't like that because they wanted a special relationship with Israel and Israel only.

The speaker argues that the United States supports Israel because Jewish Americans demand it, as citizens of the United States it is their right to do so. They urge Americans to ask their government to help the US–Somali relationship, framing it as a question of American interest. The speaker emphasizes persuading not just Somali-focused audiences but Americans in general, urging everyone to argue for the US–Somalia relationship. They advise speaking as Americans, with “special insight and sensitivity to smiling,” and encourage everyone present to advocate for the US–Somali relationship. The core message is to avoid addressing a congressman solely about Somalia and instead discuss how America’s relationship with Somalia is mutually beneficial. The emphasis is on presenting the relationship from an American perspective and highlighting its mutual advantages.

In the Middle East, it's time to stop apologizing for supporting Israel. There's no need for an apology because supporting Israel is a valuable investment for the United States. If Israel didn't exist, the US would have to create it to protect its interests in the region. Personally, I consider myself a Zionist, even though being Jewish is not a requirement.

The US unconditionally supports Israel with weapons, money, and diplomatic backing, unlike any other country relationship. This support is not solely strategic but driven by the powerful Israel lobby influencing US foreign policy to benefit Israel. The lobby's success in ensuring unwavering US support for Israel is remarkable.

Israel is crucial for the United States' interests in the region. Without Israel, the US would need to create it. The US sees Israel as a valuable investment, providing $3 billion annually.

The speaker identifies as a Gentile and not Jewish, sharing his 23andMe results: “I’m hopelessly Gentile. I am like, I am white trash.” He explains he is “Scottish and Irish” and that his love for the Jewish people grew after entering a relationship with Jesus Christ and studying the Bible. He emphasizes that “everything we have came through the Jewish people,” including the Bible and the Messiah, stating, “My Bible has come through the Jewish people. My Messiah came through the Jewish people.” He recalls being invited to speak at the Museum of Tolerance after a horrible attack on Israel, telling a Jewish audience that his material and faith trace back to the Jewish people. He warns, “Woe to the person who seeks to destroy Israel or the Jewish people,” citing God’s promise: “I will bless those that bless you, and I will curse those that curse you.” The speaker asserts that a key reason God has blessed the United States of America is because the country has stood by Israel and the Jewish people, and that this stance should continue in the future. He concludes by tying this belief to voting, saying, “When it comes to casting your vote for the next president, I’m one of the things that I’m gonna look for is a president that understands this principle, and will stand behind Israel in her future.”

The discussion centers on how politicization of intelligence has manifested in different eras, comparing past and present administrations. Speaker 0 asks whether the politicized weapons claims about Iraq and the CIA’s statements in the 1990s can be compared to today’s politicization of intelligence under John Ratcliffe and Tulsi Gabbard as head of DNI, arguing it is much worse now because of the mediocrity of those in control of key agencies. Speaker 1 counters by recalling the 1980s, noting that there was significant politicization of the Soviet threat to justify Reagan’s defense buildup, and adds that this is why he testified against Robert Gates in 1991. He asserts that politicization is bad, and insists that the current situation is worse than in the past. Speaker 1 explains: “It’s Because I look at the people who are ahead of these groups. Come on. Let’s be serious.” He targets the leadership of the director of national intelligence, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and the CIA, saying, “Have you ever seen a cabinet in The United States of such mediocrity, of such venality?” He emphasizes his background, stating, “I haven’t,” and that nothing compares to what is going on now, warning that “a lot of damage is being done to The United States and to the constitution of The United States and to the importance of separation of powers and the importance of rule of law and the importance of checks and balances. This is very serious stuff.” Speaker 0 attempts to steer toward historical figures like Robert Maxwell, but Speaker 1 dismisses that concern as off point, insisting he is making a point about Israel. The exchange then shifts to U.S. support for Israel, with Speaker 1 asserting that “Israel gets what it wants from The United States. It gets it from democratic presidents and from republican presidents.” He also criticizes Barack Obama for signing what he calls “that ten year $40,000,000,000 arms aid agreement,” arguing that Obama “never should have signed” it “because they treated Obama so shabbily in the first place.”

American Jews support Israel, and every Jewish prime minister has enlisted them to pressure American presidents, which is understandable. Jews prioritize Israel's survival due to the Holocaust and believe America's security is directly related to Israel's. They think supporting Israel first does not mean putting America second. However, an American president must prioritize what is best for America, whether it concerns Israelis, the Irish, or others. Usually, what benefits America also benefits Israel, and vice versa. But sometimes, a president must avoid giving Israel a blank check. An example is the decision to seek good relations with Egypt and other neighbors of Israel. Some Israeli friends preferred a special relationship with Israel only. However, it is better for Israel if the United States is a friend to Israel's neighbors and potential enemies, preventing a vacuum that the Soviet Union could fill. This should be American policy today.

Investing $3 billion in Israel is the best decision we make. We shouldn't apologize for supporting Israel in this body. It's a crucial investment for the United States. In fact, if Israel didn't exist, the US would have to create it to safeguard its interests in the Middle East.

Antisemitism and hate kill, and Jewish people have been subjected to boycotts for centuries. There is overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress for Israel's security, and the United States has Israel's back. Donald Trump has been an extraordinary friend to the Jewish state, helping protect Israeli lives against Iran. Israel has extended its hand in peace to its neighbors from day one. Concerns exist regarding Iran's nuclear program, and Israel has the right to self-defense. Aligning with Israel means aligning with a certain kind of politics within Israel. To create peace, business is needed, not boycotts. Some suggest breaking from long-standing US policies on settlements, Jerusalem, and a two-state solution. If the choice is one state, Israel can either be Jewish or democratic, but not both. Children are malnourished due to the blockade. Israel has sent more rescue teams than any other country and is a benefactor to all of humanity. Israelis do not need to be lectured about peace. Recent brutality brings to mind the worst of ISIS, including slaughtered babies, desecrated bodies, and raped women.

American Jews support Israel, and every Israeli prime minister has sought their help to influence American presidents, which I understand. However, a president must prioritize America's best interests, whether dealing with Israelis, Irish, or any other group. While what's good for America is often good for Israel, a president can't give Israel a blank check. For instance, my administration sought good relations with Egypt and other neighbors of Israel, even though some Israeli friends preferred a special relationship with Israel alone. I believed that it was in Israel's best interests for the United States to be friends with Israel's neighbors and potential enemies, to avoid a vacuum that the Soviet Union would fill. I still believe that should be American policy today.