Commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship, whether it is mutual security cooperation or partnerships in agriculture, academia, or science, must remain bipartisan. As the Co-Chair of the Democratic Israel Working Group, I speak often of my support for Israel, and will continue working to strengthen our friendship. I am also privileged to have served as the Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe – a role that helped me understand the complexities, challenges, and opportunities of the greater region. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the coming year to advance American principles of equality, justice, and human rights across the globe.