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Studies Show That Children Best Flourish When One Mom And One Dad Are There To Raise Them.

The United States And Israel Have A Unique Relationship Based On Our Mutual Commitment To Democracy, Freedom, And Peace. Therefore, Just As Our Commitment To These Principles Must Be Steadfast, So Must Our Support For Israel.

Most Recently, Terrorist Forces Have Captured Israeli Soldiers And Fired Rockets Into Israeli Cities - Both Unprovoked. These Acts Of Aggression Deserve The Rapid And Decisive Response They Received.

We All Must Be Mindful That The United States Has Diplomatic, Civilian, And Military Personnel Deployed In Other Countries With Both Challenging Security Environments And Active Terrorist Networks Interested In Targeting Not Just Our Facilities But Our People. One Of Their Greatest Protections - Knowing That The United States Does Not Negotiate With Terrorists - Has Been Compromised.

Each And Every Day, Israel's Very Existence Is At Stake.