Harris 'Unwavering' In Her Commitment to Israel, Plans to 'Secure Border' in First Interview
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris stated during a CNN interview that her commitment to Israel's defense and its right to self-defense remains steadfast and unchanged.
"I'm unequivocal and unwavering in my commitment to Israel's defense and its ability to defend itself. And that's not going to change," Harris said on Thursday evening.
Harris said that she has remained committed to advancing efforts toward achieving a two-state solution.
In addition, Harris stated that it was crucial to finalize a deal when asked about potential foreign policy changes, though her comments reflected what current US President Joe Biden's position has been on Palestine since the conflict escalated in October.
Harris also pledged to ensure the border security legislation proposed earlier this year reaches her desk and promised to sign it.
Harris stated that a bipartisan effort, including input from key congressmen, led to the crafting of a bill that she supports.
“And Donald Trump got word of this bill that would have contributed to securing our border and because he believes it would not have helped him politically, he told his folks in Congress, ‘Don’t put it forward.” He killed the bill, a border security bill that would have put 1,500 more agents on the border,” Harris said. “I will make sure that it comes to my desk and I will sign it.”
In February, when the bill was being considered by Congress, pro-immigration and refugee groups described it as nearly indistinguishable from the policies of Trump. A letter signed by more than 150 organizations and published by Refugees International said it left "little daylight between your administration and others who demonize Black, Indigenous, and Brown people."
