We're talking about the machinations of Hezbollah and other actors, Iranian proxies in the region. And we have to protect American interests and make sure that there's peace in that region. Israel is our ally. And we don't back up from that one bit. That is our ally in the world, but in that part of the world. But allies are not above critique. And so I have pushed hard early on when we found ourselves in this situation. (08:50–08:55)
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Asserts that Israel is a steadfast ally of the United States.
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