2013 Briefing Book - Print Version - Aipac
2013 Briefing Book - Print Version - Aipac
2013 Briefing Book - Print Version - Aipac
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FOREIGN AID<br />
Keeping America Safe, Strong<br />
and Prosperous<br />
The United States faces extraordinary challenges to its preeminence in today’s<br />
world, including physical threats to its security and economic well-being. A<br />
robust foreign aid program that supports key allies like Israel is an essential<br />
tool to address these challenges and help preserve America’s safety, security<br />
and prosperity.<br />
KEY POINTS<br />
• U.S. foreign aid includes critical assistance to Israel that strengthens a critical ally, deters war<br />
and supports American diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.<br />
• Together with financial support for the U.S. armed forces, funding for foreign aid is an<br />
essential component of America’s national security strategy.<br />
• Foreign aid plays a critical role in establishing new economic opportunities for American<br />
businesses and jobs for American workers.<br />
• U.S. foreign aid is a relatively small, cost-effective investment that helps prevent more costly<br />
wars, crises and disasters.<br />
• Foreign aid helps to avert unstable areas from becoming breeding grounds for terror,<br />
poverty, disease and lawlessness—threats that can spill into other countries and undermine<br />
American interests.<br />
The Important Role That Congress Can Play<br />
In addition to funding aid to Israel, Congress should provide sufficient funds to the overall foreign<br />
aid account to ensure that the United States can continue to maintain a strong leadership position<br />
in the world.<br />
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