backsliding. the fractured middle east underscores my fundamental belief that the united states cannot pursue a hard nosed agenda without prioritizing values such as political inclusion, human rights, and free active media and civil society. without these elements, instability will persist with refugees heading towards europe's shore. an important partner, israel, needs more than tweets about how great our relationship is going to be. i hope we will hear from you today concrete visions with specific proposals with a way toward forwarding and strengt n strengthening that strategic partnership. president obama leaves the next administration an inheritance. strengthened relationships withic. allies y iey iey ies historic a