ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA NEWS RELEASE ZOA Congratulates VP Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris on Officially Becoming President- and Vice President-Elect ZOA Fondly Remembers Joe Biden's Pro-Israel Keynote Speech at its Annual Gala Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) President Morton A. Klein and ZOA Chair Mark Levenson, Esq. released the following statement: The ZOA congratulates VP Joe Biden on officially becoming the President-elect, and Senator Kamala Harris on officially becoming Vice President-elect yesterday evening. ZOA looks forward to working with President-elect Biden and Vice-President-elect Harris for the safety and security of all Americans, the Jewish people and the pro-Israel community; and for a continuing strong U.S.-Israeli relationship and alliance. ZOA also hopes to work together with the President-elect and Vice-President elect to assure that the despotic, terrorist, anti American, anti Israel Islamic Republic of Iran never obtains a nuclear bomb, and is denied the wherewithal to increase its malign terror activities. Iran has been at war against the United States since 1979; planned and facilitated 9-11 and the bombings of our embassies and marine barracks; murdered American soldiers in Iraq; and planned a terror attack in a Georgetown, Washington DC restaurant. We strongly urge that sanctions against Iran remain in place until there is a major transformation of the Iranian regime and an end to its terrorist arm the IRGC. ZOA fondly remembers that Joe Biden gave the keynote address at the ZOA’s Brandeis Gala Dinner under Mort Klein’s presidency During his important speech, Biden chastised any Administration for publicly criticizing Israel, which endangered Israel by emboldening enemies dedicated to Israel’s destruction. Biden properly insisted that any differences between the U.S. and Israel should be discussed privately-never publicly. Biden further correctly made it crystal clear that U.S. administrations must not tell Israel what is in Israel’s best interest. Biden affirmed that Israel’s decisions must be made by her own democratically-elected government, without U.S. government interference. Biden proclaimed to the standing room only ZOA crowd: “Why is it that the one ally [Israel] we have in that part of the world, that we have the right to publicly chastise them? We would not do that with any other friend. . . As much as the Middle East is always on our minds, the best thing we can do is keep it off the US and world press. Such criticism emboldens those in the Middle East and around the world who still harbor as their sacred goal, the elimination of Israel. . . . It is not for you to tell them [Israel], nor for me, what is in their best interests. We should give them [Israel] the right to determine what chances they will take.” Biden received a standing ovation. We applaud those words, and hope to see the upcoming new Biden-Harris administration live by Biden’s wise declaration to the members of the Zionist Organization of America. If they do so, the Biden-Harris administration will surely have success and blessings. “I will bless those who bless you.” - Genesis 12:3. You can view this News Release on our website. In Case You Missed It... You can still ZOOM WITH ZOA even after the live webinar... Catch up with us on our YouTube channel to view previously recorded webinars. ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us News Videos ZOA Report Events Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2020, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected]