Candidates are listed in alphabetical order. Positions are categorized as Pro (Yes), Con (No), Not Clearly Pro or Con, or None Found.
Candidates who have withdrawn or who no longer meet our criteria are listed last.

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Con (No)

Clinton, Hillary (D) - Not Clearly Pro or Con Hillary Clinton, U.S. Senator (D-NY), stated in a Feb. 1, 2007 article titled "Senator Clinton's Remarks to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)" on her U.S. Senate website: "There are no quick solutions for the difficulties we face today, but we know that we have to stand with democracies and free peoples against the threat of nihilism and extremism. That is why we stand with Israel because it is a beacon of democracy in the region; that is why we stand with Israel because its very existence is a defiant affront to anti-Semitism; that is why we stand with Israel because in defeating terror because Israel's cause is our cause. And that is why we stand with Israel because of our shared values and our shared belief in the dignity of men and women and the right to live without fear or oppression. And what we must do is to think rationally and strategically about how our values, our beliefs can be translated into effective action. It is not enough for us to say the right things; we've got to be smart and tough enough to do the right things that will protect American and Israeli interests now and forever." Feb. 1, 2007 Hillary Clinton

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	Gravel, Mike (Lib) - None Found
	ProCon.org emailed the Gravel campaign on Mar. 11, 2008 with this question. We had not received a reply or found a position as of Mar. 21, 2008.

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Keyes, Alan (Ind) - Not Clearly Pro or Con

Alan Keyes, former Assistant U.S. Secretary of State, stated in an Apr. 29, 2002 article titled "Standing Firm for Israel" on the Renew America website: "America's support for Israel is an ongoing demonstration that America will stand with those who champion liberty and representative government, anywhere in the world, especially if they have the courage and integrity of Israel. Such commitments are not for sale at any price, and certainly not for the price of oil. Today more than ever, America must stand with Israel particularly on the ground of our common opposition to the terrorist menace which threatens the independence, the morality, and the decent conscience not just of Israelis, but of every human being on the globe." Apr. 29, 2002 Alan Keyes

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McCain, John (R) - Pro John McCain, U.S. Senator (R-AZ), stated in a July 18, 2007 speech titled "John McCain Addresses the Christians United for Israel" on his official campaign website: "And just as there will always be a proud, strong Israel, so too will there always be a close and enduring U.S.-Israel relationship. When it comes to the defense of Israel, we simply cannot compromise. In view of the increased threats to Israeli security, American support for Israel should intensify - to include providing needed military equipment and technology and ensuring that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge. Israel's enemies are too numerous, its margin of error too small, and our shared interests and values too great for any other position." July 18, 2007 John McCain

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McKinney, Cynthia (Grn) - Not Clearly Pro or Con Cynthia McKinney, former U.S. House Representative (D-GA), in a Nov. 5, 1999 Atlanta Jewish Times article titled "Deconstructing Cynthia McKinney": "[Atlanta Jewish Times]: You've been criticized by pro-Israel quarters...for being hard on Israel...Most recently, you voted for the Campbell Amendment [to the foreign aid bill] to decrease aid to Israel. Can you share your thoughts about Israel and the peace process? Cynthia McKinney: ...What happened to me there was the President made a request and his request included money promised as a result of the implementation for the Wye Accords. I am not an expert on the politics of the Middle East. But I will be supportive of the peace process. Absolutely 100 percent. The Appropriations Committee put an additional $50 million in - $30 million for Israel and $20 million for Egypt - and the Campbell Amendment struck the additional funding, the $50 [million], which was not the President's request." Nov. 5, 1999 Cynthia McKinney

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Nader, Ralph (Ind) - Not Clearly Pro or Con Ralph Nader, attorney, author, and political activist, stated in an article titled "2004 Presidential Candidates' Views on the Middle East" on the Jewish Virtual Library website (accesed Apr. 10, 2008): "I'm saying that the United States gives a lot of aid to Israel, economic aid, military aid, has great sway with the Israeli government." Apr. 10, 2008 Ralph Nader

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Obama, Barack (D) - Pro Barack Obama, U.S. Senator (D-IL), stated in an article titled "Issues: Foreign Policy" on his official campaign website (accessed Jan. 28, 2008): "Support Foreign Assistance to Israel: Barack Obama has consistently supported foreign assistance to Israel. He defends and supports the annual foreign aid package that involves both military and economic assistance to Israel and has advocated increased foreign aid budgets to ensure that these funding priorities are met. He has called for continuing U.S. cooperation with Israel in the development of missile defense systems." Jan. 28, 2008 Barack Obama

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Paul, Ron (R) - Con Ron Paul, U.S. Representative (R-TX), stated in a Dec. 18, 2007 episode of Glenn Beck titled "Honest Questions with Ron Paul" on the Cable News Network (CNN): "[Glenn] Beck: So you're saying that we actually hurt Israel by being their friend? We should have no foreign aid to Israel at all? If Israel asked for our help, should we be involved? [Ron] Paul: Not unless the Congress authorizes, you know, for war or something. But when you say no foreign aid, you say no foreign aid to Israel. And I say, oh, we give foreign aid to the Arabs three times greater than Israel... So, we are not only neutralizing things -- so, you know, we really neutralize things much better. Israel is in better shape by no foreign aid to anybody... And so it's not anti-Israel. It's just neutral... You know, we treat Israel like a second-class citizen. You know, you understand the issue at home when you treat people with Welfare, they become dependent on the state. Israel is dependent on us, you know, for economic means. We send them these billions of dollars and then they depend on us. They say, well, you know, we don't like Iran. You go fight our battles. You bomb Iran for us. And they become dependent on us." Dec. 18, 2007 Ron Paul

CANDIDATES WHO HAVE WITHDRAWN OR WHO NO LONGER MEET OUR CRITERIA      Biden, Joe (D) - None Found   Withdrew on Jan. 3, 2008; no position found as of that date Top      Brownback, Sam (R) - None Found   Withdrew on Oct. 19, 2007; no position found as of that date Top      Dodd, Chris (D) - None Found   Withdrew on Jan. 3, 2008; no position found as of that date Top      Edwards, John (D) - Not Clearly Pro or Con John Edwards, former U.S. Senator (D-NC), stated in an article titled "Reengaging with the World" on his official campaign website (accessed Jan. 29, 2008): "...[W]e must stand by our ally and partner Israel, ensuring its security while doing everything in our power to bring peace and stability to the region." Jan. 29, 2008 John Edwards Top      Gilmore, Jim (R) - None Found   Withdrew on Aug. 14, 2007; no position found as of that date Top      Giuliani, Rudy (R) - Not Clearly Pro or Con Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York City, stated in an article titled "Toward a Realistic Peace: Defending Civilization and Defeating Terrorists by Making the International System Work" in the Sep./Oct. 2007 issue of Foreign Affairs: "America's commitment to Israel's security is a permanent feature of our foreign policy." Sep./Oct. 2007 Rudy Giuliani Top    Huckabee, Mike (R) - Pro Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas, stated in an article titled "Issues: Foreign Policy: Israel" on his official campaign website (accessed Jan. 24, 2008): "The United States must remain true to its long-standing, bipartisan commitment to the Israelis. I will always ensure that Israel has access to the state-of-the-art weapons and technology she needs to defend herself from those who seek her annihilation." Jan. 24, 2008 Mike Huckabee Top      Hunter, Duncan (R) - None Found   Withdrew on Jan. 19, 2008; no position found as of that date Top      Imperato, Daniel (3rd/I) - None Found ProCon.org emailed the Imperato campaign on Jan. 21, 2008 with this question. We had not received a reply or found a position as of Jan. 31, 2008.   Top    Kubby, Steve (3rd/I) - Con Steve Kubby, a Libertarian candidate and founder of the American Medical Marijuana Association, stated in a Jan. 31, 2008 email to ProCon.org: "No. Israel claims to be a sovereign nation, and as such should take responsibility for its own defense and economic situation. The same goes for every other foreign government receiving US aid." Jan. 31, 2008 Steve Kubby Top      Kucinich, Dennis (D) - None Found   Withdrew on Jan. 25, 2008; no position found as of that date Top      McEnulty, Frank (3rd/I) - Not Clearly Pro or Con Frank McEnulty, an Independent candidate and President of Our Castle Homes, in a Jan. 24, 2008 email to ProCon.org, stated: "Military aid, yes; economic aid, no. Israel has an extremely strong and vibrant economy and should be able to stand on their own economically without economic aid from us. The economic aid being provided to Israel can be put too much better uses in other parts of the world where it is more desperately needed." Jan. 24, 2008 Frank McEnulty Top      Richardson, Bill (D) - None Found   Withdrew on Jan. 10, 2008; no position found as of that date Top      Romney, Mitt (R) - None Found     No position found as of Jan. 29, 2008. ProCon.org also emailed the Romney campaign on Jan. 21, 2008 with this question. They did not respond to our email.   Top    Smith, Christine (3rd/I) - Con Christine Smith, a Libertarian candidate and a social and political activist, stated in an article titled "Foreign Policy & National Securty" on her official candidate website (accessed Feb. 28, 2008): "I will end U.S. government meddling in the affairs and conflicts of foreign nations. I oppose all foreign aid. It is disgusting that the U.S. government is the biggest arms dealer in the world. I am for ending U.S. aid and ending delivery of U.S. taxpayer-financed military weaponry to other nations." Feb. 28, 2008 Christine Smith Top      Tancredo, Tom (R) - None Found   Withdrew on Dec. 20, 2007; no position found as of that date Top      Thompson, Fred (R) - None Found   Withdrew on Jan. 22, 2008; no position found as of that date Top      Thompson, Tommy (R) - None Found   Withdrew on Sep. 12, 2007; no position found as of that date Top      Vilsack, Tom (D) - None Found   Withdrew on Feb. 23, 2007; no position found as of that date

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