Rep. Roskam: US-Israel Relationship Is Good For Both Sides

When it comes to bolstering a strong US-Israel relationship, Obama’s actions aren’t holding up to his promises, observed Congressman Peter Roskam, House Republican Chief Deputy Whip, on Tuesday’s Secure Freedom Radio.

Roskam strongly criticized the Obama Administration for pressuring Israel to make deals with the Iranians and Palestinians, and making US support contingent on those agreements.

Consequently, Roskam said, the Palestinian leadership has “figured out ‘wait and do nothing.’ The US government will pressure Israel, pressure Israel, and pressure Israel some more.”

Congressman Roskam also spoke harshly of the idea that diplomacy can replace a strong Israeli defense in the Middle East.

“It’s a view of the world that is based on President Obama’s personality, where he basically thinks that he can charm people into doing the right thing. And as anybody knows who looks at these things, charm doesn’t do it. You need a strong deterrent, and here is where the Israelis, in cooperation with the United States, have been successful in David’s Sling, Iron Dome, Arrow.”

At its core, the Congressman emphasized, the US-Israel relationship is a mutually beneficial partnership, and should be treated as such.

“There are so many times that the general discussion around that relationship is ‘how great is the US for Israel.’ But I think we also need to recognize that Israel is great for the United States, too.”