I am so happy to be here this evening with so many dedicated friends and defenders of Israel. I am also happy to be here again with my good friend Dr. Pat Robertson. We are so privileged to have you here. There is no truer friend of Israel. And thank you to all the members of the host committee of this great event.

The Evangelical community is a bedrock of support for Israel in the United States. You have been a strong and courageous voice for Israel even during times when it was not so popular. You have always taken decisions based on faith, morality, truth and decency to speak up on our behalf. You have also expressed your support in such tangible ways, through visiting Israel and promoting Israeli causes as well as purchasing Israeli products. By doing so you have both helped our economy at a time when it has been affected by terror and have shown our brave population that we are not alone. G-d said to Abraham: "I will bless those that bless you". You are surely so deserving of G-ds blessing.

We in Israel are looking ahead toward a difficult and painful period. We strongly desire peace, so much so that the Prime Minister has decided to disengage from Gaza, trusting that this will facilitate a more peaceful future and will strengthen Israel's security, militarily and politically. We empathize fully with the pain this decision brings to Jewish inhabitants who will have to leave their homes and the Government of Israel will do everything it can to help with their difficult transition.

The Evangelical community has been with us through good times and bad. I know you will be with us now. Your support has helped see us through dark days. I sincerely hope you will stand with us again as we take these difficult steps for peace and security for Israel.
- Isaiah 62:6 - "I have posted watchmen on your walls, Oh Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night." Jerusalem's watchmen are you, your congregants, and all of those who stand with you in supporting Israel. Thank you and God bless you.