Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rank 11 of 47

Score 127

+12

President Biden enforcing conditions on US military aid and holding the Israeli gov to the same bar we hold all our allies to is the responsible, secure, and just thing to do.

@POTUS’s historic shift to include Israel in US standards makes the world safer and our values clear.

CNN

@CNN

419d

Biden tells CNN he won't send weapons to Israel if they launch a major invasion of Rafah. It's the first time he's publicly put conditions on aid.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/p…

5/9/2024, 12:00:14 AM

The statement addresses a significant public issue concerning U.S. foreign policy and military aid, specifically relating to Israel. It discusses President Biden's decision to condition military aid on certain behaviors, aligning Israel with the standards applied to other U.S. allies. This is a substantive engagement with a public issue, contributing to civic dialogue on international relations, human rights, and ethical governance.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement supports the principle of doing no harm with words and actions by advocating for a policy that aims to prevent potential misuse of military aid. [+2]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement respects the dignity of others by promoting a policy intended to prevent harm to civilians, aligning with respect for human rights and dignity. [+2]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
By supporting a policy that considers the impact of military aid on civilian populations, the statement promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion. [+2]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in constructive criticism of past policies and dialogues about international standards, without engaging in personal attacks. [+2]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses influence to advocate for a policy change that could lead to better outcomes for international relations and human rights, thus aiming for the betterment of society. [+2]
Principle 7:
I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
The statement upholds the principles of free speech by responsibly using the platform to discuss significant changes in U.S. foreign policy with integrity. [+2]