AIPAC SPEECH 2013 – MINISTER OF DEFENSE - EHUD BARAK • Thank you for such a warm welcome. • What an indescribable feeling to be surrounded by so many true friends in the capital of the world's greatest democracy. • Members of the Administration, Members of Congress, distinguished ambassadors, especially our ambassador Michael Oren…. Michael, Rosey, Bob, David, Howard and Richard, AIPAC members… older and young… • Good evening to you all. • It is your toil and your graft – your unwavering support – that keep us safe. • I have six humble words for all of you: Thank you, thank you, thank you. • I would like to express my personal appreciation to President Obama and Secretary Panetta for their resolute backing of Israel.