recognize israel s annexation of the golan heights, which were taken by israel at the end of the six-day war in 1967 from syria. very important strategically, militarily, and politically. that s where hezbollah has been firing rockets against northern israel for decades and decades. and to take part of the golan heights and legitimize it in u.s. terms, that could also come next week at the aipac conference. that s another reason why some of the liberal, more progressive democrats are electing to be identified with that pro-israel lobbying group. the indid ddefatiguable and mitchell, thank you very much. coming up, first mate. is joe biden eyeing a potential running mate in a 2020 white house bid? you re watching andrea mitchell reports only on msnbc. rea mitcl reports only on msnbc -driverless cars. -all ground personnel.