I believe that as a nation we must have a bipartisan discussion about how to best preserve and protect Social Security for our seniors and for future generations of Americans.

It's common sense legislation. Early life education and career
Israel was born in Brooklyn New York and grew up in Wantagh on Long Island. In 2006 Israel harshly criticized Jimmy Carter for his book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid and at the same time criticized the Palestinian government.

He is a member of the Democratic Party and head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. S. Representative for New York's 3rd congressional district serving since 2001.