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Ironclad Commitment
This week President Obama announced his 2013 budget proposal, which included the largest-ever aid package to Israel. For fiscal year 2013, the President requested $3.1 billion, up from $3.075 billion in FY 2012 and $2.994 billion in FY 2011, in assistance that will enable Israel to maintain its Qualitative Military Edge. In the wake of regional uncertainty, this announcement demonstrates the President’s continued ironclad commitment to Israel and her security.
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