They Dare to Speak Out
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They to Dare Speak Out: People and Institutions Confront Israel's Lobby is a bestselling book (nine weeks a Washington Post bestseller) that was written in 1985 ( Westport, Conn. : Lawrence Hill, ISBN 0882081799), had a second edition published in 1989 ( Chicago, Ill. : Lawrence Hill Books, 1556520735 ) and a third in 2003 ( Chicago, Ill. : Lawrence Hill Books, ISBN 155652482X ) by American
former Representative/Congressman Paul Findley
.
The Washington Post reviewing They Dare to Speak Out wrote "former congressman Paul Findley's message is straightforward and valid: Israeli influence in the United States, including in the inner sanctums of government, is very strong." The New York Times
review by Adam Clymer
, noting that Findley had been defeated by "a combination of an able opponent, the recession, redistricting and a heavy infusion of money from pro-Israel political action committees", described the book as "an angry, one-sided book that seems often to be little more than a stringing together of stray incidents".
The Christian Science Monitor's review stated: "Findley examines the history of America's lopsided official attitude toward the Middle East, a score of the most egregious examples of AIPAC's behavior, and the effect of all of this on public debate and policy. Because of his access to highly placed government officials, Findley's book contains a wealth of original statements and observations from William Fulbright, Philip Klutznick, George Ball, Zbigniew Brzezinski
, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson
and many other prominent figures, speaking on the record and off."
and the Israel lobby and the degree of control they have over the United States Government, based on his experience representing the State of Illinois in the United States House of Representatives
.
It argues that pro-Israeli groups such as AIPAC are able to suppress free debate, compromise national secrets, and shape US foreign policy.
Findley focuses on individuals who have stood up to the pro-Israel forces and brings out their statements and observations on the Middle East
and US foreign policy toward Israel.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
former Representative/Congressman Paul Findley
Paul Findley
Paul Findley is a former United States Representative from Illinois, representing its 20th District. A Republican, he was first elected in 1961. Findley lost his seat in 1982 to current United States Senator Dick Durbin. Findley attended Illinois College and is a member of Phi Alpha Literary Society...
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The Washington Post reviewing They Dare to Speak Out wrote "former congressman Paul Findley's message is straightforward and valid: Israeli influence in the United States, including in the inner sanctums of government, is very strong." The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
review by Adam Clymer
Adam Clymer
Adam Clymer is an American journalist.-Career:He was with The New York Times from 1977 until July, 2003, and served as its national political correspondent for the 1980 presidential election, polling editor from 1983 to 1990, political editor for George H. W...
, noting that Findley had been defeated by "a combination of an able opponent, the recession, redistricting and a heavy infusion of money from pro-Israel political action committees", described the book as "an angry, one-sided book that seems often to be little more than a stringing together of stray incidents".
The Christian Science Monitor's review stated: "Findley examines the history of America's lopsided official attitude toward the Middle East, a score of the most egregious examples of AIPAC's behavior, and the effect of all of this on public debate and policy. Because of his access to highly placed government officials, Findley's book contains a wealth of original statements and observations from William Fulbright, Philip Klutznick, George Ball, Zbigniew Brzezinski
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Zbigniew Kazimierz Brzezinski is a Polish American political scientist, geostrategist, and statesman who served as United States National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981....
, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson
Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. is an African-American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988 and served as shadow senator for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997. He was the founder of both entities that merged to...
and many other prominent figures, speaking on the record and off."
Contents
The book examines IsraelIsrael
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
and the Israel lobby and the degree of control they have over the United States Government, based on his experience representing the State of Illinois in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
.
It argues that pro-Israeli groups such as AIPAC are able to suppress free debate, compromise national secrets, and shape US foreign policy.
Findley focuses on individuals who have stood up to the pro-Israel forces and brings out their statements and observations on the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
and US foreign policy toward Israel.
External Links
- They Dare to Speak Out online ebook.