They Dare to Speak Out - People and Institutions Confront Israel's Lobby

Findley, Paul (Signed)

ISBN 10: 0882081799 / ISBN 13: 9780882081793

Published by Lawrence Hill & Company, USA, 1985

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Signed and inscribed by Paul Findley atop front free endpaper. "The first book to dare to speak out against the pervasive influence of AIPAC (The American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee). With careful documentation and specific case histories it demonstrates how the AIPAC lobby helps to shape important aspects of U.S. foreign policy and influences Congressional, Senatorial, and even Presidential elections. Findley (1921-2019) served twenty-two years as a Republican Congressman from Illinois." - dust jacket. "I do not see how any responsible American can be unaffected by this book's eloquent and cogent argument." - George W. Ball, Former Deputy Secretary of State. "An important book which should be read by Americans interested in knowing how their thinking, their Congress and even their President is manipulated by the Israeli lobby." - Joseph C. Harsch, Christian Science Monitor. 362 pages. Footnotes. Index. Book tight and unmarked with moderate wear. Average wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. ; 8vo; Signed by Author.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: They Dare to Speak Out - People and Institutions Confront Israel's Lobby
• Publisher: Lawrence Hill & Company, USA
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0882081799
• ISBN 13: 9780882081793
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Covert Operations
  • Conspiracy
  • Politics

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Synopsis

The first book to speak out against the pervasive influence of the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on American politics, policy, and institutions resonates today as never before. With careful documentation and specific case histories, former congressman Paul Findley demonstrates how the Israel lobby helps to shape important aspects of U.S. foreign policy and influences congressional, senatorial, and even presidential elections. Described are the undue influence AIPAC exerts in the Senate and the House and the pressure AIPAC brings to bear on university professors and journalists who seem too sympathetic to Arab and Islamic states and too critical of Israel and its policies. Along with many longtime outspoken critics, new voices speaking out include former President Jimmy Carter, U.S. Representative Cynthia McKinney, Senator Robert Byrd, prominent Arab-American Dr. Ziad Asali, Rabbi Michael Lerner, and journalist Charles Reese. In addition, the lack of open debate among politicians with regard to the U.S. policy in the Middle East is lamented, and AIPAC is blamed in part for this censorship. Connections are drawn between America’s unconditional support of Israel and the raging anti-American passions around the world?and ultimately the tragic events of 9/11. This replaces 1556520735.

Review

"A responsible effort to re-assert the importance of free speech for our national institutions and well-being."

"In Congress and in the White House, in the Pentagon and in the university, [Findley] finds the pro-Israel forces wielding remarkable power to suppress free debate, compromise national secrets and shape American foreign policy."

In Congress and in the White House, in the Pentagon and in the university, [Findley] finds the pro-Israel forces wielding remarkable power to suppress free debate, compromise national secrets and shape American foreign policy. "Booklist""

Straightforward and valid. "The Washington Post""