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Have
you heard about the "United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation
Act of 2012"? It was introduced by Senator Barbara Boxer on 3/6/12 with 71
Cosponsors.
The
House passed their version [H.R.4133] on May 9, pledging unlimited loyalty and
riches to our "special friend" Israel, with only two congressman
dissenting- Ron Paul and Democrat John Dingell of Michigan.
The
U.S. Senate passed their version on Friday June 29, 2012. Known in the Senate
as S.2165, the measure guaranteed an astonishing $9 billion dollars in loans to
Israel (plus all fees and interest!) in addition to giving "military
assistance- stockpiles of defense articles" valued at $200 million for 2013
and $200 million for 2014.
Boxer
praised passage of the bill, stating "I am so pleased that the Senate
moved quickly to pass this important bill, which reaffirms the important bond
between the United States and Israel and helps ensure that Israel has the
necessary tools to defend itself in this time of dynamic change in the Middle
East."
Initially
seeking documentation of which way turncoat Rand Paul voted on this treasonous
bill, I tried to find the roll call votes. But as Harry Reid pointed out during
the session, "THE NEXT ROLL CALL VOTE WILL BE AT NOON ON TUESDAY, JULY
10". The Senators passed this bill anonymously, in a so-called "voice
vote"!...
After
tracking down the actual video of this travesty, which was no easy task- (they
seem to make these things hard to find on purpose)- it was like watching
something straight out of the twilight zone. Two old guys in suits mumbling
under their breath in a strange monotone fashion, with the entire U.S. Senate
taking literally less than six seconds total to squander 9 BILLION DOLLARS from
the American people. A true outrage. They did not even call out each Senators
name so that their constituents can hear whether they voted yea or nay.
Confirming
Rand Paul's support of this bill was Senator Johnny Isakson of Georgia, who
said "I am very pleased that this important piece of legislation passed
quickly and unanimously in the Senate today, demonstrating the United States'
strong, unwavering commitment to Israel and its security and
self-defense."
Several
other alleged small-government "Tea Party" types supported this bill
as well, including Freshman Senator Mike Lee of Utah, who was a cosponsor of
the bill, and Congressman Justin Amash, who voted for the House version of the
bill on May 9th. In reality, it is absurd to contend that anyone who even nods
to the notion of limited Constitutional government would for one second
consider guaranteeing $9 billion dollars in loans to anyone, ever.
The
bill will soon be sent to Obama for his signature. By going to
http://thomas.loc.gov and typing the term United States-Israel Enhanced
Security Cooperation Act of 2012 in the search box, one can read full details
on both the house and senate versions of this bill.
The
Senate version summary states that
"it
is U.S. policy to: (1) reaffirm the commitment to Israel's security as a Jewish
state, (2) provide Israel with the military capabilities to defend itself and
help preserve its qualitative military edge, (3) expand military and civilian
cooperation, (4) assist in a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict that results in two states living side by side in peace and security,
and (5) encourage Israel's neighbors to recognize Israel's right to exist as a
Jewish state.
Expresses
the sense of Congress that the United States should take specified actions to
assist in Israel's defense.
Amends
the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to extend authority to
transfer certain obsolete or surplus Department of Defense (DOD) items to
Israel.
Amends
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to extend authority to make additions to
foreign-based defense stockpiles.
Amends
the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003 to extend specified
loan guarantee authority to Israel.
The
law required that a Senate report be done on the bill. The law required that a
Senate report be done on the bill. On June 27, two days before the voice vote, Skull
and bones member John Kerry presented the obligatory "written report No.
112-179"...
The
report states "That the interest rate for loans guaranteed under this
heading may include a reasonable fee to cover the costs and fees incurred by
the borrower in connection with this program", but then goes on to state
"That funds made available for assistance to Israel under chapter 4 of
part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, may be utilized by
the Government of Israel to pay such fees to the United States
Government"!
So
we can charge them interest and fees on the $9 billion dollars, but then let
them use our money to pay the fees!
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