Senator John McCain Releases Stance on Israel

"The State of Israel stands as a singular achievement in many ways and not the least is its achievement as the great democracy of the Middle East…We were brought together by shared ideals and by shared adversity; we have been comrades in struggle and trusted partners in the quest for peace. We are the most natural allies and like Israel itself – that alliance is forever."

– John McCain, AIPAC Policy Conference 2008, Washington, DC

"I know it’s unusual for a Democrat to be endorsing a Republican…political parties are important in our country. But they’re not more important than what’s best for our country."

– Senator Joe Lieberman

For nearly three decades John McCain has enjoyed a strong love, friendship and appreciation for Israel and her citizens. His affection for and understanding of the myriad of complex issues confronting the Israeli people runs deep, as does our nation’s long alliance with the State of Israel.

Why John McCain

For nearly three decades John McCain has enjoyed a strong love, friendship and appreciation for Israel and her citizens. His affection for and understanding of the myriad of complex issues confronting the Israeli people runs deep, as does our nation’s long alliance with the State of Israel.

McCain Unites Republicans, Democrats and Independents:

John McCain is a maverick who transcends the partisan divide. As stated by Morris Amitay, former executive director of AIPAC, "I call myself a ‘Scoop Jackson’ or Joe Lieberman Democrat, thereby giving us different perspectives on McCain, whom I’ve known for 25 years… I am supporting John McCain’s candidacy not only because of his outstanding record on Israel-related issues but because of his consistent insistence that the number one challenge facing the United States today is the menace of Islamic extremism."

McCain Is Strong on the U.S-Israel Relationship:

McCain stands behind the state of Israel. McCain believes that the U.S. and Israel "are the most natural of allies. And like Israel itself – that alliance is forever." John McCain, AIPAC Policy Conference 2008, Washington, D.C.

McCain Is Strong on Israel’s Security:

McCain strongly supports the increase in military aid to Israel scheduled to begin in October. McCain is committed to making certain Israel maintains its qualitative military edge.

McCain Is Strong on National Security:

Senator McCain requires no on the job training: He will be ready to lead the nation from day one. McCain will continue to lead the effort to defend America against the terrorist threats confronting our nation. McCain will strengthen our military, shore up our alliances and protect our homeland.

McCain Understands the Importance of Education:

McCain believes parents should have the power to make educational choices based on their unique knowledge of what is best for their child. McCain and his wife Cindy value religious education and have sent their children to religious schools. He believes that a parent’s role must be respected in the educational process.

McCain Firmly Confronts the Iranian Threat:

McCain endorsed the Lieberman-Kyl Amendment which designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization. McCain is determined to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. McCain strongly opposes unconditional summit meetings with the Holocaust-denying President of Iran. McCain supports comprehensive sanctions targeting Iran by the US, our allies, and the UN Security Council.