More than two hundred American leaders from across the political spectrum have come out strongly in support of Israel's right to defend itself in the face of Hamas rocket attacks. Click here for a complete list of statements in support of Israel.
"I think that's a basic principle of any country is that they've got to protect their citizens."
"When Israel is attacked, the United States must continue to stand strongly with its friend and democratic ally."
"Israel has the right to defend its citizens and territory, as it is doing. The current outbreak of violence is the result of Hamas' decision to break the ceasefire agreement on December 19."
"I strongly support Israel's right to defend its citizens against rocket and mortar attacks from Hamas-controlled Gaza, which have killed and injured Israeli citizens, and to restore security to its residents."
"Hamas is a terrorist organization. Imagine in this country if somebody from a neighboring country were lobbing shells at our population. We'd do exactly the same thing. I think the Israelis are doing the only thing they can possibly do to defend their population."
"This recent outburst of violence was instigated by Hamas -- a Palestinian terrorist group supported by Iran and Syria that calls for Israel's destruction... America's objectives in the Middle East will remain clear: We seek security and peace for our allies, the free people of Israel."
The United States "strongly condemn[s] the repeated rocket and mortar attacks against Israel and hold Hamas responsible for breaking the ceasefire and for the renewal of violence there."
"Every nation has the right to defend itself against terrorism and cold-blooded attacks on its people. Israel is no different and is right to defend itself against the unceasing violence of rocket attacks launched by Hamas."
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