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AIPAC's a destructive, malevolent, evil force. It's heading Washington for war. Hawkish speakers had their say.
AIPAC president Michael Kassen welcomed participants. He lied saying Israel is threatened. He called America its most reliable ally.
"Today, that relationship is more important than ever before," he said. "Are we doing everything we can to ensure that America will stand by the side of Israel now and always?""For the sake of the United States; for the sake of Israel, our only answer can be and must be 'Yes!' "
He's concerned about America's "growing allure of isolationism." It threatens US/Israeli relations. It's "extremely dangerous" for Israel's security and well-being.
America's leadership is changing, he warned. Over 40% of US legislators in recent years are new. Many never visited Israel. Many others never travelled abroad.
Many on congressional committees have no foreign policy experience. He stressed reaching beyond AIPAC's traditional Jewish base of support.
Silence greeted his warnings. Standing ovations followed his affirmation of US support.
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