The alliance between our governments is unbreakable, yet the source of our friendship runs deeper than any treaty. It is grounded in the shared spirit of our people, the bonds of the Book, the ties of the soul.
The fight against terror and extremism is the defining challenge of our time.... This struggle is waged with the technology of the 21st century, but at its core it is an ancient battle between good and evil.
President George W. Bush, speaking to the Israeli Knesset, May 15 2008
