Steve Womack the president should be calling on the Palestinian leadership to recognize Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state

Womack Responds to President’s Speech on Israel and the Middle East Congressman Steve Womack released the following statement in response to President Obama’s U.S. policy speech on the Middle East and North Africa: “It has long been the policy of this country to stand with those who seek freedom from tyranny with a purposeful pursuit of democracy. I appreciate the president for making this a point in his speech earlier today; however, words can only go as far as our actions take them. President Obama’s foreign policy message has been inconsistent with his administration’s proceedings.

“Instead of pressuring Israel to make concessions to the Palestinians, the president should be calling on the Palestinian leadership to recognize Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state. Furthermore, it should not be our policy to support the creation of a Palestinian state that would mirror the pre 1967 agreement which would only serve to weaken the Israeli state. It is my strong belief that we should stand with Israel—one of our country’s strongest and closest allies—without waver.

“The president further showed his disconnect with the people of America by promising to forgive Egypt’s $1 billion of debt. In our country’s fiscal state, we cannot afford to relieve debt from others when we currently face a deficit of more than $14 trillion.

“My hope is for President Obama, with both chambers of Congress, to construct the right kind of policy which will protect our country, her interests and our allies moving forward.

“Our policy in the Middle East must further encourage a well defined and extremely friendly relationship with Israel that is outlined in peace.” ###

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