I introduced this bill after leading a congressional delegation to Jordan. We traveled to Jordan to see how the people of Jordan were dealing with the strains put on them from the humanitarian crisis developing in Syria. The King of Jordan had taken in somewhere in the neighborhood of 1 million refugees. despite the toll it has taken on his countrys infrastructure and resources. but despite the added pressures the Kingdom was facing from the refugee crisis. the King told us that one of the most pressing issues he was facing was the encroachment of ISIL toward his borders. He stressed that he was willing to help lead the fight against ISIL. but he just did not have sufficient military equipment with which to do so. I understand how important the stability and security of Jordan is not just for the region. but also for another strong ally of ours. the democratic Jewish State of Israel.
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