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Here is a full transcript of her remarks. --- > “” --- ## Transcript As we gather here, three evolving threats, Iran's continued aggression, a rising tide of extremism across a wide arc of instability, and the growing effort to delegitimize Israel on the world stage. Are converging to make the US Israel alliance more indispensable than ever. [ APPLAUSE ] Yes, we need steady hands, not a president who says he's neutral on Monday, pro Israel on Tuesday and who knows what on Wednesday because everything Things negotiable. [ APPLAUSE ] Well my friends, Israel's security is nonnegotiable. [ APPLAUSE ] The United States should provide Israel with the most sophisticated defense technology so it can deter and stop any threats. That includes bolstering Israeli missile defenses. With new systems like the Arrow III and David's Sling. And we should work together to develop better tunnel detection. Technology to prevent arms smuggling. Kidnapping and terrorist attacks. We must take our alliance to the next level. I hope a new ten year defense memorandum of understanding is concluded as soon as possible to meet Israel's security needs far into the future That will also send a clear message to Israel's enemies that the United States and Israel stand together united. 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