ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA IN THE MEDIA Miri Adelson Introduces Secy Pompeo to ZOA Gala: Biden Reversing Trump’s Support for Israel Miri Adelson: ZOA and Sheldon Were a Natural Match - Like Sheldon, ZOA Stands Up for What It Believes, Even if It Means Standing Alone “Sheldon Would Have Loved to Have Been at ZOA’s Gala” By Dmitriy Shapiro (DECEMBER 20, 2021 / JNS) Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo drew comparisons between the pro-Israel actions of the Trump administration and what he considers backpedaling by the Biden administration during a pre-recorded video address on Sunday at the Zionist Organization of America’s (ZOA) 2021 virtual gala. Pompeo, who received the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson Defender of Israel Award, was introduced by Miriam Adelson. She spoke of how her late husband, the philanthropist and casino magnate, would have loved to be at the gala. “The ZOA and he were a natural match,” she said. “Like Sheldon, the ZOA is proudly American and proud to promote the founding principles and spirit of that most deserving of U.S. allies, the State of Israel.” Like Sheldon, the ZOA stands up for what it believes in, even if it means standing alone,” she continued. “And the exact same thing is true of our honored guest, Mike Pompeo.” Pompeo said that when many people ask him whether he is glad to be out of the “pressure cooker” of public office, he answers that he would still like to be secretary of state since there was much work remaining to do. He said he was proud of the Trump administration’s record on Israel. READ MORE 2021 ZOA VIRTUAL SUPERSTAR GALA WATCH NOW ‌ ‌ ‌ 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 2021, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]