Congressional Support
Funding for the production and deployment of Iron Dome batteries and interceptor missiles was approved by the United States Congress, after being requested by President Obama in 2010.
The initial funding and development of the Iron Dome system was provided and undertaken by Israel. This allowed for the deployment of the first two Iron Dome systems. Subsequently, funding for an additional eight Iron Dome systems—along with funding for a supply of interception missiles—is currently being provided by the United States, with two of these additional systems having been delivered by 2012. Funding for the production and deployment of these additional Iron Dome batteries and interceptor missiles was approved by the United States Congress, after being requested by President Obama in 2010. In May 2010, the White House announced that U.S. President Barack Obama would seek $205 million from U.S. Congress in his 2011 budget, to spur the production and deployment of additional Iron Dome batteries. White House spokesman Tommy Vietor stated, "The president recognizes the threat missiles and rockets fired by Hamas and Hezbollah pose to Israelis, and has therefore decided to seek funding from Congress to support the production of Israel's short range rocket defense system called Iron Dome." This would be the first direct U.S. investment in the project. Such financial assistance could expedite the completion of the defensive system, which has long been delayed by budgetary shortfalls. A few days later, on 20 May 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the funding in a 410–4 vote. The bill, the United States–Israel Missile Defense Cooperation and Support Act (H.R. 5327), was sponsored by Representative Glenn C. Nye of Virginia.
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05/21/2010 - House approves Iron Dome
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Pro-Israel senator Inouye passes away
US's most senior senator, Daniel Inouye, a staunch Israel advocate who pushed for funding of Iron Dome, passes away at age of 88 by Yitzhak Benhorin on www.ynetnews.com |
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January 16, 2013 "I saw presentations of the Iron Dome and it was very impressive", Paul said in the conference call, according to Buzzfeed, and Ezra Friedlander, who shared with us parts of his conversation with the Senator. - on BIBIFEED
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Friday, November 30, 2012
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