Then there is Jordan, which for so long has been a relative island of
calm in a tumultuous region. The Hashemite monarchy has been a faithful
friend to America for years, but now, for the first time in recent
history, Jordan faces a hostile, aggressive power on its borders--ISIS. It is also under an immense strain as it deals with hundreds of
thousands of Syrian refugees living in its territory. Today, Jordan
spends up to 25 percent of its budget on helping refugees. We need to
continue helping this bulwark of stability stand against the forces of
Islamic extremism by sharing intelligence, helping train police and
counterterrorism forces, and partnering in the fight against ISIS. Finally, there is Israel, which it is no secret that the regime in
Tehran has vowed to destroy.
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