New York, NY — Betsy Berns Korn, Chair, and William C. Daroff, CEO, of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued the following statement:
“We mourn the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a devoted public servant, a trusted friend of the American Jewish community, and one of Israel’s most steadfast champions in the United States Senate.
“Senator Graham understood that Israel’s security and the U.S.-Israel alliance advanced American national security, strengthened regional stability, and reflected the democratic values shared by our two nations.
“For decades, Senator Graham met moments of uncertainty, war, and international pressure with resolve. He confronted Iran and its terrorist proxies, spoke forcefully against antisemitism and extremism, and brought strategic judgment and statesmanship to the most consequential foreign policy challenges of our time.
“To the Jewish community, Senator Graham was an engaged and trusted partner who built enduring relationships with Israeli leaders, American Jewish organizations, and communities across the United States that valued his counsel, judgment, and leadership.
“Lindsey Graham never viewed support for Israel as a political position. He viewed it as a matter of principle. His conviction, warmth, and tireless commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship leave an enduring legacy.
“We extend our deepest condolences to Senator Graham’s family, his staff, his Senate colleagues, and the people of South Carolina, whom he served with distinction for more than three decades. May his memory be a blessing.”
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The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is the recognized central coordinating body representing 50 national Jewish organizations on issues of national and international concern. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the positions of all member organizations.
