From the Hayes for Congress campaign (2nd District)…
CHICAGO: Republican nominee for Illinois 2ndCongressional District Isaac Hayes released the following position paper on the relationship between America and Israel:
Supporting Israel’s Right of Self-Defense
The United States and Israel have a long and trusted friendship. I will continue to support this kind of strong and sincere friendship. Israel has an unfortunate and terrible experience with barbaric guerrilla/terrorist groups on its borders with the Gaza Strip, West bank, and Lebanon. The Israeli armed forces have successfully managed to defeat or curtail these terrorist groups.
In order, for Israel to continue deter these brutal terrorist groups I support a stronger defense agreement between the U.S. and Israel. Under this agreement Israel will receive military technology and training in order to deter the various terrorist attacks emanating from Hamas and Hezbollah.
Furthermore, the U.S. must protect Israel against any Iranian missile attack. Therefore, I support a U.S.-Israeli National Defense Missile Shield. Israel is facing enemies with larger populations, thus it is imperative for America to support Israel in this struggle for freedom, liberty, and democracy. Israel has a right to protect her national interest and the United States must assist Israel in that endeavor.
The Palestinian Menace
It is evident from the last incident in the eastern Mediterranean that the flotilla of peace was a rouse to smuggle terrorists and weapons to Gaza in order to attack Israel. Specifically, the supporters of the so-called flotilla of peace were pro-Palestinians and pro-Hamas organizations and individuals in various European nation-states mainly from Britain, Greece, and Turkey. These specific organizations were involved in sending previous aid convoys to the Gaza Strip by land and sea. The main purpose of these organizations and individuals was to make a show of sending humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in order to embarrass Israel and exert diplomatic and media pressure. I will stand with Israel in the U.S. Congress and expose these terrorist activities and support a strong U.S.-Israeli nexus in fighting global Jihad.
I strongly believe that America and Israel are the last hope on earth to fight Jihadist terrorist activities. As a result, I do not believe a two state solution is possible under the current socio-political situation in the region because Hamas poses a serious and unwavering threat to Israel. The main priority is to guarantee a safe and secure environment for Israel.
Moreover, I support and promote the right of self-defense for Israel against any symmetrical or asymmetrical threats. The Israeli settlement growth-natural growth-will not bring Arab concessions to the peace talks. Also, I support the moving of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem in accordance with the Jerusalem Act of 1995.
Israel-Iran
Iran is governed by a brutal theocracy, its president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has repeatedly threatened the existence of Israel in numerous of his public speeches. Iran wants to become a regional hegemonic power and spread the Islamic revolution across the Middle East region. Iran is currently backing up her threatening words and plans with actions. Despite being a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the theocratic regime builds a nuclear weapon program for the sole purpose to destroy Israel and dominate the Gulf region. I believe the United States must assist Israel to counter this serious and existential threat.
U.S.-Israel Cultural Cooperation
In addition, I will promote and support further cooperation between U.S. and Israel in such areas as culture, education, science, technology, and business. It is imperative for America to support Israel because it is the only democratic nation-state in the region. I am committed to continued support of the existence of Israel as the only true democracy in the region.
The position paper appears on the Citizens for Isaac Hayes website at: www.isaac4honesty.com