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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.