Jeb Bush Campaign Press Release - Jewish Leadership for Jeb

Jeb has condemned the recent terrorism directed at Israelis. In a recent tweet he said:

It's past time for Obama Admin to call on Palestinian leadership to stop incitement, combat terrorism and accept Israel's right to exist.

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When I launched my campaign, I was proud to count some long-time friends as my supporters. They have been with me since my earliest days in Florida, and we have shared great memories together. Among them include members of the Jewish community who have welcomed me into their homes for Passover Seder, taken me as a travel companion to Israel and worked with me on issues of shared concern, such as religious freedom, school choice and economic opportunity. Having their support has meant so much, and we are looking to build that team.

My hope is to campaign in every state and in every community, because I believe my message and conservative ideas will resonate everywhere. We will rebuild our economy so everyone can have a chance to rise. We will defend the institutions of faith and civic engagement, which are this nation's glory. We will confront anti-Semitism wherever it exists. We will restore our alliances around the world, especially with the brave and democratic State of Israel.

Getting involved in my campaign will make a difference as we work to accomplish these goals. Everyone can do their part, and I'm asking our volunteers to pitch in, gather signatures to get on the ballot, help raise funds, talk to their friends and build the kind of campaign we need to win the nomination and then the election. The work ahead will be challenging, but I hope it will be joyful.

Jeb has support from across a broad spectrum of the Jewish community. Here is what some of our supporters have to say:

"There are four qualifications for the presidency in which Jeb surpasses all other candidates: intelligence, temperament, relevant experience, and a focused commitment to using this nation's strength to defend the values that underlie Western civilization." — Former Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey

"I am supporting Jeb Bush for President because I saw first hand as a Florida resident how Gov Bush was an effective and strong leader. I have no doubt that the world leaders who currently see weakness in American leadership will know once Jeb is elected that the Boss is Back." — Ms. Morgan Ortagus

"Governor Bush appreciates the unique relationship we have with the State of Israel. There is no better friend to the most stable democracy in the Middle East than Governor Bush. The stability and security of Israel is a major concern to people of faith across our nation and there is no one better to restore this vital relationship than Jeb Bush." — Dr. Jason J. Rosenberg

"I have personally known Jeb for over 20 years. I have been with him at events related to both the Jewish community and Israel. I have had intimate conversation with Jeb about Israel and the Jewish people both prior, during and after his many trips to Israel. There is no one running for President today that has a deeper understanding and deeper connection to Israel and the Jewish people than Jeb. And no other candidate will be as committed a friend to Israel than my dear friend Jeb Bush." — Ambassador Ned Siegel

"I am supporting Jeb Bush for President because he is great on all issues relating to Israel. He is honest and cares. Jeb Bush is a great patriot and Zionist." — Mr. Isaac "Yitz" Applbaum

"Today Israel is threatened from without by Iran through Hezbollah and the Iranian Quds forces in Syria and from within by a coordinated effort by Abbas and Hamas to terrorize Israelis with seemingly random attacks inside Israel. Obama has followed his typical "blame the victim" policy of accusing Israel of over-reacting to the attacks on innocent Israeli citizens as they go about their daily lives in Jerusalem and other cities. We need a President with the moral clarity to recognize the truth of the situation and the courage to speak lout, regardless of political correctness and what the Europeans might think. Jeb is the leader who can and will speak out for our ally Israel as it is besieged by these threats from within and without." — Mrs. Leora R. Levy

"Jeb has proven himself a strong leader, and clearly has such conviction. What's more, Jeb does not view political adversaries as implacable enemies. Repairing the breach in American society, arresting the trend of political polarization, are essential for a century of peace and prosperity. By successfully governing one of America's most diverse states, and earning the confidence and respect even of his political opponents, Jeb is the only candidate who can indeed bring Americans closer together." — Michael Granoff

"It is no accident that the erosion of America's economy coincides with the destructive chaos that currently rules the globe. Ironically, we are at a time in our history where innovation can give wings to every dream. Jeb has the right ideas, values, abilities and determination to bring all Americans together, leverage that national strength of innovation and put us back in charge of our own destiny so that an economically revitalized America can once again be a global source of inspiration and strength for everyone in the world that believes in individual freedom and economic progress for all." — David Carmen


"I support Jeb because he's the only candidate who has the experience and temperament to lead this country at this incredibly challenging time. The simple truth is that no one is more qualified for the office than Jeb." — David Germunder

"Gov. Jeb Bush has the strongest record of leadership and clearest vision for a optimistic, principled leadership that will restore our economy and our nation's power for good in the world. When others seem to run on anger and promises, he is running to restore the American Dream to my and future generations." — Councilman Scott Singer

The Honorable Eric Cantor, Chairman of the Jeb 2016 National Jewish Leadership Committee

Mr. Yitz Applbaum

Mr. Scott Arogeti

Mr. Harold Beznos

Mr. Joshua Bolten

Mr. David Carmen

Mr. Adam J. Chill

Mrs. Renee Evans

Mr. Steve Friedman

Mr. David Gemunder

Mr. Sander Gerber

Mr. Ron Gidwitz

Rabbi Doniel Ginsberg

Mr. Ken Goldberg

Mrs. Sherry Goldberg

Mr. Adam Goldman

Mr. Al Goldstein

Mr. Michael J. Granoff

Mr. Yudi Gross

Mr. Reuven Hahn

Mrs. Cheryl Halpern

Mr. William H. Heyman

Mr. David A. Javdan

Mr. Mark Kaplan

Mrs. Autumn Karlinsky

Mr. Fred Karlinsky

Mrs. Joia Kazam

Mr. Joshua Kazam

Mr. Jay Kislak

Mr. Jonathan Kislak

Ms. Fara Klein

Mr. George Klein

Mrs. Glenda Krongold

Mr. Ronald Krongold

Mr. S. Randy Lampert

Mr. Michael Lebovitz

Mr. Jay Lefkowitz

Mrs. Leora Levy

Mr. Steven M. Levy

Mr. Ken Lipper

Mr. Jason Lyons

Mr. Ethan A. Marcovici

Mr. Bernie Marcus

Mr. Larry Medvinsky

Mr. David A. Metzner

Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey

Attorney General Sam Olens

Ms. Morgan Ortagus

Dr. Jeffrey Rosch

Mr. Thane Rosenbaum

Dr. Jason J. Rosenberg

Mr. David Schulman

Mr. Brian Schwartz

Mrs. Betty Sembler

Mr. Brett Sembler

Ambassador Mel Sembler

Mr. Michael Sevi

Honorable Florence Shapiro

Ambassador Ned L. Siegel

Mrs. Stephanie M. Siegel

Dr. Barry Silverman

Mr. Jeffrey Silverman

Councilman Scott Singer

Mr. Keith Sonderling

Mr. Gordon D. Sondland

Mr. Marc I. Stern

Mr. Jay Stieber

Mr. Eric Tanenblatt

Mr. Barry Volpert

Mr. Jonathan R. Weinberger

Mr. Alex Weiss

Mrs. Anat Zeidman

Mr. Fred Zeidman

Mr. Jay Zeidman