Seals Calls on Obama Administration to Defuse Tension with Israel
Urges end to “unhelpful rhetoric,” calls for reinforcement of special relationship
Deerfield, Illinois–Illinois Tenth Congressional District Candidate Dan Seals today called on the Obama Administration to defuse recent tensions between the United States and Israel in recognition of the special relationship between the two allies.
Citing the importance of maintaining America’s strong relationship with Israel, Seals said that “disagreements between the governments in Jerusalem and Washington are bound to arise, as they would between two close friends, but it is critical that these disagreements are dealt with in private and not aired in public.”
“Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East,” said Seals. ”As we move down the path of peace,” continued Seals, “it is crucial that the United States and Israel move in unison. While the United States remains totally committed to Israel’s security, I urge the Obama Administration to recognize the sacrifices that Israel is making to achieve peace in such a difficult situation. This administration must bring an end to unhelpful rhetoric and work to forge a stronger, more productive future in the spirit of the special relationship between our two nations.”
Seals noted that Jerusalem is Israel’s capital and that we should respect Israel’s right to manage its internal affairs.
Dan Seals is an independent business consultant and public policy lecturer at Northwestern University who is committed to fiscal responsibility and advocating for the values of Illinois’ 10th Congressional District.
He lives in Wilmette with his wife Mia and their three daughters.
For more information about Dan Seals, please contact his campaign office at (847) 945-8900 or visit www.dansealsforcongress.com.
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Released: 03/16/10