I hope we're able to rely on those charter flights and otherwise to get Americans out. But I think our role is there to support and assist our Israeli friends. That Security assistance [to Israel] has been a long-standing tradition in this country. and I know will continue. Have you heard anything more about the Rafah crossing and why it appears that the window that appeared that the crossing would be open so that US Citizens could leave Gaza and go through Egypt, that didn't appear to open. (02:57–03:02)
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Asserts that security assistance to Israel is a long-standing U.S. tradition.
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