May God bless the state of Israel and may God bless the United States of America.

Israel has, enjoys bipartisan support - both Democrats and Republicans - and we extend bipartisan hospitality to both Democrats and Republicans.

I know that Israel does not stand alone. I know that America stands with Israel.

While Israel is prepared to make generous compromises for peace, it cannot go back to the 1967 lines...

Israel can make peace with an organization that seeks its destruction. That's Hamas. But Israel can make peace with the Palestinian Authority. It requires a lot of courage from both sides including President Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority.

I'm not naturally manipulative.

The purpose of the Jewish state is to secure the Jewish future. That is why Israel must always have the ability to defend itself, against any threat.