Senator Sherrod Brown and Israel: The Facts
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“Israel is one of America’s closest allies. ... [T]he U.S. must ensure that Israel maintains a qualitative military edge so that it can confront growing threats to its security. There should be no daylight between the U.S. and Israel when it comes to our unshakeable bond.”
- Senator Sherrod Brown, March 6, 2012
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During his tenures in both the House and Senate, Senator Sherrod Brown has been a consistent supporter of Israel and ally to Ohio’s Jewish communities. Senator Brown’s actions to support the Jewish state include:
* Cosponsoring the U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Act of 2012
* Standing up for Israel’s right to defend itself from Palestinian terrorism and its sympathizers.
* Working against those seeking to end U.S. aid to Israel.
* Vocally opposing the Palestinians’ unilateral statehood initiative.
* Cosponsoring and supporting the toughest-ever sanctions against Iran because of its nuclear weapons program.
* Fostering strong commercial and agricultural ties between Israel and Ohio—the Jewish state’s 19th largest trading partner.
* Supporting sanctions against the Syrian regime.
* Personally visiting Israel to learn about its realities and struggles.
* Expressing concern and outrage over Palestinian incitement against Jews and Israelis.
* Supporting Israel’s search for a lasting peace with its neighbors.
* Urging President Obama to seek compensation from Libya for the family of Israeli-Ohioan David Berger who was killed in 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre.
* Encouraging grassroots pro-Israel advocacy by Ohioans of all ages.
