Today, I am taking historic action
to promote Israel's ability to defend itself,
and really to have a very powerful, very
strong national security, which they're entitled to have.
In a moment, I will sign a presidential proclamation
recognising Israel's sovereign right over the Golan Heights.
The state of Israel took control of the Golan Heights
in 1967 to safeguard its security from external threats.
Today, aggressive action by Iran and terrorist groups
in southern Syria, including Hezbollah,
continue to make the Golan Heights a potential launching
ground for attacks against Israel.
Very violent attacks.
Any possible future peace agreement
must account for Israel's need to defend itself
from Syria, Iran, and other regional threats.
We do not want to see another attack
like the one suffered this morning, north of Tel Aviv.
But Israel has never had a better friend than you.
Thank you for your leadership, thank you for your friendship,
and thank you for all you've done
to make the alliance between America and Israel
stronger and greater than ever.
This was a long time in the making.
Should have taken place many decades ago.
And maybe you can give this to the people in Israel for me.
Thank you.