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Why I Will Attend Netanyahu's Speech
(Concord Monitor-NH) Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) - America's friendship with the State of Israel transcends the manner in which the invitation to Prime Minister Netanyahu to speak was extended. Our friendship is bigger and stronger than any individual leaders or their personal relationships. Our unity is firmly anchored in shared values and shared interests. The prime minister of Israel, whoever he or she is, should always be received respectfully in Washington. For Israel, a nuclear Iran would constitute an existential threat. So when the Israeli prime minister says he is coming to Washington to speak up "for the very survival of Israel," it is my view that members of Congress have a responsibility to hear him out, regardless of whether or not we ultimately agree with his recommended course of action. Attending the speech will be the easy part. Attending to the challenge of Iran will be a far greater test of our mutual trust and wisdom.