The people of the United States and Israel share common moral and democratic values, and are committed to pursuing just and free societies. For nearly four decades, despite tensions and disagreements, the special U.S. Israel relationship has continued to reach new heights of cooperation because of the strength of these bonds tying the two allies together.

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is committed to promoting, preserving and protecting strong and consistently close relations between the United States and Israel. To enhance this relationship, AIPAC's 1987 issue priorities include: