• Those who threaten Israel threaten us. Israel has always faced these threats on the frontlines. And I will bring to the White House an unshakable commitment to Israel's security. That starts with insuring Israel's qualitative military advantage. I will insure that Israel can defend itself from any threat - from Gaza to Tehran.

    Obama's speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), www.npr.org. June 4, 2008.