"Nearly one-quarter of the U.S. Senate signed on to a bipartisan letter urging President Barack Obama to support Israel around the world.
Twenty-two senators signed the letter, which was written 'in response to your welcomed recent remarks at Congregation Adas Israel' on May 22 concerning his commitment to Israel's security. The letter was sponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.
The letter specifically asked the administration to oppose Palestinian efforts for membership in the United Nations and other international bodies...
The signers wrote that they were 'deeply concerned by previously reported and unattributed comments by U.S. officials that the U.S. might change its approach to the peace process at the United Nations Security Council...'"