difficult budget environment, you have fought for an increase in assistance. [applause]. >> and, in addition, you understand the small democracies like -- that small democracies like israel are particularly vulnerable. that is why we appreciate that you proposed and israel received more than $200 million to fund israel's iron dome, rocket defense system. [applause]. >> this new technology is protecting the people of israel from rocket fire, from the iran-backed terrorist group, hamas. and, mr. president, you have elevated the issue of iran, here in the united states, and, in the international community. we appreciate your determination to ensure that preventing iran from developing a nuclear weapon