Fro Bell, Beth (rardln) Wednesdai, AMI 2 2015 8 PM Suhjact: Update on IsraeI BDS Amendment All. Senators Cardin and Penman wanted to clear up tne oorlfuslorl that's arisen around our lsrael ens amencmenl (Committee 1 13, Cardtanonman 7 to TPA, cosponsored oy Senators Cantwell 5cnumer, Menendezt Warner, Casey. and Hellerl. First, we're absolutely suppofllve o1 tne Induslon oi tne language on israel to tile customs as descnoed in tne Madlficallon to tne cnainnan's Mark (Committee 43. Match 2). However, Committee 48. Hatcti 2 does NOT lnutude our amendment Our amendment adds a principal negotiatlrig objective to TPA in orderto actrvely dlsmurage economic boycotts arm 13er actions against Israel You may also nave neeru tnal cneinnan Hatcn will ofler a sideby-sioe emendmenl to our amendment We understand lnis side>> by-slde amendment will NOT be a principal negotiating objective While we nave not seen tne text trial will be offeredl it will liker commit tne President to voicing concerns on tnese issues during tne negotiations but will not commit usm to seeking any action and will not make sure tnat tne Administration is accountable to Congress AIPAC Will not suppofl anytning less tnan our amendment. Please see tne below letter tor tneir VIEWS. We continue to urge you to suppon our amendment, Please let us know it you have any questions. Thanks. aetn (8-6569) and Em: (4-7110)