The Senate Passes S. Res. 65 by Unanimous Consent

Jason Berger — May 23, 2013 – 12:53 pm | Foreign Policy | Iran | Israel Comments (0) Add a comment

Yesterday, by a vote of 99 to 0, the Senate passed a resolution condemning Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. The resolution also supports Israel’s right to exist and reaffirms our country’s close relationship with the Jewish state.

After the votes were cast, Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Robert Menendez said in a press release:

“Iran’s provocative actions threaten not just regional stability, but pose an existential threat to our ally Israel, and clearly are a very real threat to U.S. national security.  Iran’s leaders must understand, that unless they change course their situation will only get worse. Their economic struggles and international isolation will only grow,” said Menendez. “While this resolution makes absolutely clear that we are not authorizing the use of force, it does make clear that we have Israel’s back. If Israel is compelled to take military action in self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program, we should stand with Israel - using all the tools of our national power - to assist Israel in defense of its territory, people and existence.”

For the full press release and video of Senator Menendez speaking on the Senate floor, please click here.

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