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THE DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014 PAGE 3

Student Leaders at the University of Pennsylvania Support a Strong U.S. - Israel Relationship "I support a strong U.S. Israel relationship because it furthers stability in the Middle East and enables world peace."

Gabe Delaney

Vice President, Undergraduate Assembly

Joshua Chilcote

- Abe Sutton

Speaker, Undergraduate Assembly

Spencer Penn

President, Class of 2015

President, Undergraduate Assembly President, Class of 2014

Danielle Golub

Dining, Sustainability and Facilities Director, Undergraduate Assembly

"I support the U.S. - Israel relationship because both nations are committed to peace, prosperity, and happiness for all people around the world."

- Justin Taleisnik

College Representative, Undergraduate Assembly

Sebastian Negron-Reichard

Wharton Representative, Undergraduate Assembly

Sam Gersten

Co-Chair, Penn Political Coalition

Varun Anand

Treasurer, Penn Political Coalition

Brian Mund

Chair, Political Science Advisory Board

Ariel Koren

President, Government and Politics Association

Matt Hanessian

President, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

Jeremy Salinger

Julio German Arias

Arjun Mahadevan

College Representative, Undergraduate Assembly

College Representative, Undergraduate Assembly

- Aidan McConnell

Wharton Representative, Undergraduate Assembly

Anthony Cruz

College Representative, Undergraduate Assembly

Angela Ni

New Student Representative, Undergraduate Assembly

Natalie Hernandez "I firmly support the strong New Student Representative, relationship that this country New Student Representative, Undergraduate Assembly shares with the State of Israel. Undergraduate Assembly In the twenty-first century, Daniel Kahana the United States continues Andrew Robertson New Student Representative, to project its power in College Representative, Undergraduate Assembly global affairs as the world's Undergraduate Assembly preeminent superpower; "I support the only principled support of Israel Denzel Cummings democracy in the Middle is an important part of this President, Society of Pre-Law East where all citizens are successful foreign relations Students of Color free to practice the religion foundation, which is based of their choice." on faithful commitment to "Israel continually provides the U.S. with Middle Eastern our many allies worldwide." - Arynne Wexler human intelligence, and Editor at Large, - Varun Menon this intelligence helps keep Penn Political Review College Representative, Americans safe." Undergraduate Assembly - Jennie Matte

President, Penn Model Congress

Jonathan Messing

Editor in Chief, Sound Politicks

Brandon Bell

President, Kite and Key

"As a global leader in technology, it's crucial that we seek a stronger relationship with Israel so we can work on creating a brighter future together."

- Brynn Claypoole President, Sigma Delta Tau Sorority

Etan Raskas

Co-Chair, Orthodox Community at Penn

Loren Miller

Co-Chair, Orthodox Community at Penn

Matt Gus

Chair, Penn Hillel Israel Sector

President, Club Baseball

Ariella Freund

Dov Stern

President, Penn TAMID

Bob Casey (D-PA)

Senator, United States of America

PIPAC

President, Class of 2017

President, Class of 2016

Margaret Li

Sharon Friedlander

President, Sparks Dance Company

- Arielle Klepach Darren Tomasso

Gregory Segal

- Ilyssa Freidman

President, College Republicans

Jesus Perez

Director, PennApps Hackathon

"I support a strong U.S. Israel relationship because Israel is the one and only Jewish homeland, a place where the Jewish people will always be free from any discrimination or persecution."

President, Penn Democrats

"I support Israel because as a country, culture, and people it provides an example of courage, sacrifice, and self-actualization in a world often assailed by conflict and uncertainty."

Co-Chair, Conservative Jewish Community Co-Chair, Conservative Jewish Community

"I support the U.S. - Israel relationship because Israel is America's strategic partner in the Middle East. Israel is the only loyal, trustworthy, and politically stable ally, and our relationship with Israel is geopolitically vital."

- Matthew Kalmans

"Israel doesn't need me to recognize their right to exist, Nick Zarra as they exist regardless due Campus Coordinator, to the courage and strength The Statesman of their people. Friendships grow richer over time, and Victoria Piscini the friendship between the President, United States and Israel Penn Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho, has been meaningful, and National Honors Society for hopefully will only become International Relations more so over time."

- Louis Capozzi

"I support the U.S. - Israel relationship because I believe that America is at its strongest when it has a liberal and democratic partner for peace, equality, and human rights in the Middle East."

Joyce Kim

Social Justice Director, Undergraduate Assembly

Jane Meyer

Communications Director, Undergraduate Assembly

"I support the U.S. - Israel relationship due to the necessary role of the United States in Israeli affairs and vice versa. From a political and social standpoint, this relationship enhances Israel's commitment to LGBTQ rights for Israeli citizens, mirroring the growing efforts here in the United States."

- Christian Cortes Student Life Director, Undergraduate Assembly

Yessenia Moreno

Academic Affairs Director, Undergraduate Assembly

Alex George

New Student Representative, Undergraduate Assembly

Jennifer Knesbach Executive Board Liaison, College Republicans

Kyle Webster

President, Penn NAACP

"It is only through conversation and understanding that Student Experience Coordinator, Kat McKay our mutual goals can Black Student League New Student Representative, be achieved. A strong Undergraduate Assembly American-Israel relationship Ryan Daniels is essential for both countries Co-Chair, JStreet UPenn Daniel Levinson because it will advance the Vice President, Penn Democrats beautiful vision each nation Akiva Sanders has laid out." Co-Chair, JStreet UPenn Paul Ampofo

Kelsey Slaughter

President, Black Wharton Undergraduate Association

Nathan Fleetwood President, Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Layan Al-Aidarous Treasurer, Penn Arab Student Society

"I support a strong U.S. Israel relationship to assist Israel in maintaining and "Israel is a force for technological advancement promoting democratic ideals in the Middle East." that has historically provided and continues to provide - Tory Stires enormous benefits for global President, society and the technology Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority ecosystem."

- James Feuereisen

Co-Director, PennApps Labs

Scott Danielson Boardmember, Christian Association

Maria Alcocer

President, Spain Club at Penn

Tim Flank

Member, Wharton Council

Brandon Sosna

President, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity

"I support a strong U.S. Israel relationship because I think it is the best way to bring a just and peaceful solution to the conflict and ensure the coexistence of both an Israeli and Palestinian state."

- Claire Shimberg

"A strong relationship Vice President, Penn Hillel between Israel and the U.S. is crucial to the survival and Jennifer Wu promotion of the common President, Penn Circle K culture of openness, diversity, and innovation that Alex Guttman they share." Co-Chair, Penn Friends of Israel

- Julia Posluns

Chair, Penn Hillel Israel Programming

Emily Finkelman

Pat Toomey (R-PA) Senator, United States of America

President, LATET

- Josh Cooper

President, Penn Hillel

Sarah Engell

President, Penn Best Buddies

Jason Mazursky

President, Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity

Preston Morris

President, Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity

"Technologies that were developed through collaboration between the U.S. and Israel are currently being used to protect our troops."

- Sherri Deckelboim Vice President, Penn Model Congress

Shira Papir

Vice Chair, PRISM: Penn's Interfaith Student Group

Abby Frank

President, Club Field Hockey

James An

President, PennSori

Max Silverman

Co-Chair, Israel Cultural Committee

Michael Nutter Mayor, Philadelphia, PA

Want to learn more about the Penn Israel Public Affairs Committee? Want to learn more about the U.S. - Israel relationship? Are you a student leader interested in signing the statement? Please contact our team at pennisraelpac@gmail.com.

Penn Israel Public Affairs Committee The views expressed in this statement reflect those of the individuals listed and not the organizations they represent. The positions listed are based on the Fall 2013 semester.


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