You can affect Israel's future and promote America's interests in the Middle East by urging your Members of Congress to support these important initiatives.
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The legislation would limit Iran’s ability to import and produce refined petroleum products.
House and Senate lawmakers have introduced legislation that would reinforce American diplomatic efforts with Iran with the threat of tougher sanctions if Iran rejects U.S. overtures and continues to enrich uranium in defiance of the international community.
The Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (H.R. 2194 in the House and S. 908 in the Senate) could have a dramatic effect on Iran’s economy — Tehran imports nearly 40 percent of its gas and diesel needs — by limiting Iran’s ability to import and produce refined petroleum products by requiring the president to impose sanctions on companies helping Iran in these areas.
The legislation was introduced in the House by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman (D-CA) and Ranking Member Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and in the Senate by a broad group of 27 senators. The lead Democrat is Sen. Evan Bayh (IN) and the lead Republican is Sen. Jon Kyl (AZ). Please urge your House and Senate members to support this critical legislation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and President Obama have pledged to work together.
328 members of the House and 76 members of the Senate have sent letters to President Obama supporting America's efforts to help Israel achieve peace with all her neighbors while upholding the principles that – if followed – hold the best prospects for Israeli-Arab peace. These key principles include supporting direct, bilateral negotiations between the parties, remaining both a trusted mediator between the parties and a devoted friend to Israel, and insisting on an absolute Palestinian commitment to end incitement and violence against Israel.
The House letter – spearheaded by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and House Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) – was sent to President Obama on May 28. The Senate letter – spearheaded by Sens. Christopher Dodd (D-CT), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Arlen Specter (D-PA) and John Thune (R-SD) – was sent on May 19. Please thank your House and Senate members who signed the letters.
Foreign aid helps Israel acquire crucial military equipment.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad seeks Israel's destruction.
