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While we were there, we saw first-hand the senseless violence and destruction from terrorist groups that have repeatedly called for the end of Israel. These kinds of attacks are an unfortunate part of everyday life for the Israeli people.

I particularly love Israel. I've had fantastic experiences there.

I am an American citizen, and I have visited Israel on a couple of occasions.

I'm a supporter of Israel, always have been.

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.

I was actually lost in Beirut on the way home.

I am often critical of Israel's policies when in the country, but then feel defensive of them when overseas.

When I was in the war, I was lucky that I was in a plane and never saw the carnage close-up.

In the wake of 9/11, my wife Trish and I were stranded on the East Coast. We had planned a vacation to Greece, but flights had been halted. Instead, we ended up on a tiny island off the coast of Georgia.