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We have organized lobbyists in favor of Israel. You can't open your mouth. I can call the president of the United States anything in the book, but if you say one thing about Israel, and you're off limits.

— Helen Thomas

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

It's not only in Israel's interest but in America's as well to stand with one of its closest and important allies.

— Suzan DelBene

The Israeli lobby has clout in the U.S., which means that re-arranging the region and controlling its resources one way or another, will serve Israel through its control over the American administration.

— Bashar al-Assad

Israel must take decisions that are good to Israel. We must not try to satisfy anyone else, including our closest ally, the United States of America.

— Danny Danon

I feel there's a lot of anti-Israel sentiment in the world and a lot of ignorance about what Israel is and does. But it's not for me to speak on Israel's behalf.

— Matisyahu

There's no one in Israel who appreciates more than me the importance of American support for Israel.

— Benjamin Netanyahu

My constituents support Israel.

— Ron DeSantis

Money does not buy anyone the right to tell Israel what to do, but long-term involvement, dialogue, and care demand that we must listen.

— Ofra Strauss

The United States provides Israel with crucial security and economic aid and invaluable political backing in the international arena.

— Ehud Olmert

The United States and Israel have a unique relationship based on our mutual commitment to democracy, freedom, and peace. Therefore, just as our commitment to these principles must be steadfast, so must our support for Israel.

— John Boehner

✗Opposing Perspectives

The United States is a strong and ardent ally of Israel. The fact of the matter is that friends can disagree. I think what's important is that world leaders are able to sit down with one another, have frank conversations and move forward.

— Valerie Jarrett