As your constituent, I am writing to ask you to co-sponsor S. Res. 224 on Israeli-Palestinian peace. This resolution shows Congressional support for Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking and urges the Administration to make diplomatic efforts toward a settlement of the conflict a top priority.

The resolution supports a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – a secure Israel and a viable Palestinian state peacefully living side-by-side.

The United States has an important role to play in bringing Israelis and Palestinians together toward a permanent resolution that brings Israel security and international recognition, and results in the creation of a viable Palestinian state. No other country has the ability of the United States to effectively take on such a mediating role.

A solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will have a significant impact on peace and stability in the region and on U.S. security interests. The ongoing conflict brings suffering to Israelis and Palestinians and inflames extremists.

Secretary of State Rice said on Thursday, May 31st, “the best solution here is going to be when there is a Palestinian state that can live side by side in peace and freedom with Israel.” On the 40th anniversary of the 1967 war, S. Res. 224 sends an important message of bi-partisan Congressional support for U.S. leadership on Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking.

A recent poll by the Arab-American Institute and Americans for Peace Now found that Jewish and Arab Americans overwhelmingly support a two-state solution and U.S. engagement.

Thank you.

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Senator Robert Menendez
 

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Senator Frank Lautenberg
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