A two-way street: US aid to Israel saves US $20 billion annually
The next time someone complains to you about how much aid the US gives Israel every year, tell them this:The more significant the role of the U.S. as an honest broker, the less significant its role as a unique ally; one that has produced unique economic and security benefits for the American people by Israel, such as the largest American aircraft carrier, which does not require a single American boot on board, deployed in the critical eastern flank of the Mediterranean, saving the American taxpayer $20 billion annually.Read the whole thing.
Labels: US-Israel relationship
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 9:43 AM
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I followed the link but I'm still not sure exactly how the aircraft carrier's presence saves the U.S. $20 billion/year. I don't doubt it---but I would like a better understanding of how that savings works if you can offer any other details..
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