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Klobuchar Honors Israel on its 60th Anniversary

Cites mutual values of democracy and Middle East stability

May 8, 2008

Washington, D.C. – In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar honored the State of Israel on its 60th anniversary, noting that Israelis and Americans have enjoyed a long friendship based on common values rooted in democracy and mutual strategic goals.

“Israel’s survival and success are a remarkable testimony to the vision that inspired its creation six decades ago, and to the Israeli people who have made that vision a reality,’’ Klobuchar said. “Though the journey has not always been along a straight and smooth path, each step along the way has been paved with the two fundamental and complementary tenets of the Israeli nation: resilience and faith.’’

Klobuchar, who visited Israel two years ago, said the country has been an important American ally in pursuing democracy and security in the Middle East. She noted that the United States recognized the Jewish state just minutes after its birth, on May 14th, 1948.

“The existence of Israel across these six decades – the way it has grown and flourished – has provided security and opportunity for its citizens. It has strengthened and enhanced Jewish life around the world. And it has been a beacon of democracy that makes the entire world a safer, more hopeful place,’’ Klobuchar said. “The people of Israel must know that wherever forces of intolerance gather to endanger their safety or security, the United States will stand beside them in defying and defeating these foes.’’
 

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