Tag: Bob Menendez
Feds: Senator Menendez Was a Qatari Agent
Despite his alleged illegal ties with Arab governments, Senator Menendez has been one of Israel’s friends in Congress.
Menendez & Graham Introduce Bill to ‘Track Iran Nuclear Efforts’
The Republican Jewish Coalition applauded the Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability Monitoring Act, but for some reason credited only Sen. Graham
Senate Democrats Go Public Against Biden’s Iran Deal
Senate Democrats are worried about Biden’s reported plan to remove the IRGC from the US terrorist list.
Missouri Republican Blocks Nomination of Tom Nides as Biden’s Ambassador to Israel
Three Republicans objected to Nides' nomination in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and Bill Hagerty.
Biden’s Pick for Sec. State Won’t Move Jerusalem Embassy
Altogether, it looks like the Biden team has learned a thing or two from Trump after all.
Trump Pushes $23 Billion Sale of F-35s, Armed Drones, through Senate
The new administration is committed to reviving the nuclear deal with Iran, which would view killing the sale of state-of-the-art military technology to its neighbor as a US gesture of goodwill.
Ilhan Omar Urges Biden to Annul Israel-UAE Peace, Drop Saudi Arabia, Push Palestinian State
To which one follower replied: "Tell Palestinians to stop lobbing rockets and maybe it could work."
Turkey Threatens to Close US Nuclear Bases over Senate’s Armenian Genocide Vote
Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey, near Syria, is home to the US Air Force 39th Air Base Wing with its tactical nuclear weapons which include as many as 50 B61 nuclear bombs.
Lindsey Graham Blocks Armenian Genocide Resolution on Behalf of Erdogan
Graham, who didn't look happy as Trump's errands boy, said, "I do hope that Turkey and Armenia can come together and deal with this problem."
David M. Friedman is the New US Ambassador to Israel
Friedman is expected to quickly leave for Israel where he has long maintained a residence in Jerusalem.
David Friedman Approved as US Amb to Israel by Senate Comm
David Friedman's nomination as US Amb. to Israel is voted up and out of US Sen. Committee.
Proposed US Amb to Israel Grilled by Senate Foreign Relations Comm
Friedman: As Ambassador I will represent this administration's policies not my own; and I will welcome all Americans, of every political view, when they visit Israel.
Here’s an Easy Way to Find Out if Your Congress Member is Actually Pro-Israel
US legislators who oppose boycotting Israel should be supporting Cotton's bill.
US Senators: ‘EU Plans to Label Israeli Products Mere Figleaf for Boycott’
Bipartisan Senate Effort to Stop EU's plan to effectively boycott Israeli products.
Key Democratic Senators Cardin and Mikulski Still on the Fence on Iran
Maryland's Senators have not yet decided whether or not to join Schumer and Menendez and vote against ObamaDeal.
Menendez Dismembers Iran Deal, Suggests More Robust Deal
Menendez explained how the JCPOA actually shields Iran's nuclear weapons program from interference.
Full Text of Speech on Nuclear Iran Deal Given by Sen. Menendez
Full text of speech given by Senator Bob Menendez (R-NJ) about JCPOA on Aug. 18, 2015.
Will Iran Self-Inspect? And Will the US Defend Iran from Israel?
Kerry told the Senators that parts of the inspection protocols are classified.
Biggest Democratic Foe of Obama on Iran Indicted
Sen. Menendez indicted; claims charges against him tricks by political enemies.
Obama Urges Resistance to ‘Donors’ (i.e. Jews) Pushing for Iran Sanctions
Obama urged senators to resist pressure from "donors" (i.e. Jews) to increase Iran sanctions.
Harriet Sherwood Completely Mischaracterizes Iran Sanctions Bill
The bill (by Senator Robert Menendez, along with 58 co-sponsors) has been accurately described by multiple media sources.
Despite Veto Threat and Heavy Pressure, Schumer Supports Sanctions Bill
The White House has threatened to veto the new "Nuclear Weapon Free Iran" bill even though new sanctions wouldn't be triggered until the expiration of the interim agreement or if Iran breaches that agreement