take for example carlsbad, california.here an israeli company built a desalination plant which provides 50 million-gallons of water to 400,000 californians every day. so while the united states and israel are geographically separated by water, we can also be bound by water. and i'm eager to champion these three partnerships in the senate now and in the future. and to ensure that california plays a key role in the relationship between the united states and israel. so, in conclusion, aipac, we all know these are difficult times. i stand here clear-eyed about the dangers of division in our country and in our world. understanding why a state for the jewish people is so essential, and i also stand here as someone with a life-long commitment to justice, a life-long faith in the power of democratic values and the innate oneness and goodness of human beings. and i believe that it's the common ground that unites so many of us, values like faith, family, respect, and empathy that will see us through. just look for example at the res

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the plant in carlsbad, california, is the largest of its kind in the western hemisphere. not bad.ael, its cutting edge design makes it essential. it does so faster than other desalination processes. the end result? 54 million gallons of freshwater now travel to san diego through a 10-mile pipe lean every single day. the passage of the recent water legislation will enable the creation of more plants like this one, more secure california for california, for our entire country. ladies and gentlemen, this is innovation. this is cooperation. and this is israel in my state. thank you very much. [ applause ] ♪ ♪ >>> please welcome founding editor of times of israel, david horovitz. ♪ ♪ >> good evening,

the plant in carlsbad, california is the largest of its kind in the western hemisphere. not bad. israel, its cutting edge equipment design makes it incredibly efficient. the plant removes salt and impurities from the pacific ocean and does so faster than other desalination processes. the end result, 54 gallons of fresh water travel to san diego through a ten-mile pipeline every single day. the passage of the recent water legislation will enable the creation of more plants like this one, a more secure california, for california, for our entire country. ladies and gentlemen, this is innovation. this is cooperation. and this is israel in my state. thank you very much. [ applause ] ♪ >>> that was phenomenal. phenomenal. former canadian prime minister stephen harper has been a leading outspoken and courageous voice in strong support of a strong israel. his deeds have matched his words. no ally has worked harder with the united states over that period of time to build international opposition to iran's nuclear program. and he demonstrated he was a true friend of the jewish state. so la