American Israel Public Affairs Committee

The friendship between Israel and the United States is a great asset to our country. And AIPAC is a great advocate for this vital relationship.

— American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Congress is 'terrorized' by AIPAC... In practice, the lobby groups function as an informal extension of the Israeli government.

— American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Perhaps the most apt description of the power of AIPAC has been provided by , who argues: Without a doubt, AIPAC is the most powerful ethnic lobby to emerge in recent American history.

— American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Thank you for being here. AIPAC's work on behalf of America and Israel is valuable and important. With friends like you, Israel, and American interests in the Middle East, are well served. Thank you.

— American Israel Public Affairs Committee

AIPAC has a long and commendable record of promoting the unique relationship that exists between the United States and Israel. Both countries are better for your efforts, and so I thank and congratulate you for all you have done over the years.

— American Israel Public Affairs Committee

The American Israeli [sic] Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) exists for the purpose of lobbying Congress to support Israeli governmental policies and actions. These oligarchies have persistently reduced Israel to their ideological preferences by ignoring its critical opposition.

— American Israel Public Affairs Committee