Luke Thomas

A desire for the state of Israel to be secure and successful does not in some way forbid criticism of the Israeli government or the Israeli leadership or imply that American security assistance to Israel should be unconditional at all times and for any purpose.

And the fact that there is

legitimate grounds for critique of this foreign government also doesn't mean that some of the criticism isn't motivated by religious animus or bias.

So, you know, look, in terms of antisemitism in the United States, I just need to open my mail in the morning on any given morning to be reminded of the intensity and prevalence of antisemitism today.

I have to make these foreign policy decisions based upon my assessment of our national interest.

And I think that's what I've done.

Well, as I've made clear in my remarks on the Senate floor and the votes that I've taken, and as I said to you earlier during this interview, I don't think any foreign government, no matter how close an ally, whether it's the state of Israel or the United Kingdom, is simply entitled to American arms.

Our sale and provision of weapons to foreign governments is a serious matter

that needs to inure to the interest of the United States, and we need to have confidence that those arms will be used consistent with the law of armed conflict and with the values of the American people.

And it is okay to say no in order to influence the conduct of foreign governments if we have concerns that the use of those weapons is inconsistent with our interests or our values.

You aren't the problem.

Neither are your fellow Americans.

The problem is a corrupt and failing political system.

The problem is that the people's elected representatives don't represent the people.

They represent the donors and special interests.

Corruption is why things don't work for ordinary people.

To fix it, we have to understand it.

Corruption's impact isn't abstract.

It shows up in our daily lives.

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