Elbridge Colby Grilled by Sen. Rick Scott on Support for Israel and Iran Policy

Commitment to President Trump's Agenda

• 🇺🇸 Elbridge Colby, nominee for Under Secretary of Defense Policy, reaffirms his commitment to President Trump's "America First, peace through strength" agenda.
• 🤝 He states his honor in being nominated and his belief in Trump's negotiation skills and team.

Strong Support for Israel

• 🇮🇱 Colby asserts he has an "airtight" record of supporting Israel, calling it a "model ally" crucial to U.S. security.
• 💥 He acknowledges the significant blow to U.S. security from the Hamas attacks and Iran's subsequent actions.
• 💰 Colby supports maintaining memorandums of understanding that provide Israel with political, financial, and military backing.

Stance on Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

• 🚫 Colby clearly states his personal position is that Iran should not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons.
• 🎯 If confirmed, he pledges to present the President with credible options consistent with the administration's approach of seeking negotiated agreements, while maintaining a strong stance.
• ⚖️ He references the Reagan-Weinberger Doctrine, emphasizing clear goals and exit strategies for military action.

Reversing Anti-Israel Policies

• 🤝 Colby agrees with Senator Scott that any anti-Israel policies or bureaucratic holdups in U.S. arms delivery should be reversed.
• 🚀 He advocates for supporting allies like Israel that are capable and willing to act autonomously.
• ⚔️ He cites Israel's actions against Hezbollah and Iran as an effective example of applying military force intelligently and robustly.

China as an Adversary

• 🇨🇳 Colby agrees with Senator Scott's assertion that the government of China has made the decision to become a U.S. adversary.