; Whereas, in 2016, AJC launched the Governors United Against BDS campaign through which Governors from all 50 States and both parties condemned BDS and reaffirmed support for Israel as a vital United States ally and economic partner; Whereas AJC’s Project Interchange has brought more than 6,000 opinion leaders and policymakers to Israel from over 110 countries and all 50 States; Whereas AJC’s advocacy is underpinned by the notion that American leadership in global affairs is essential to our national interests, the preservation and advancement of democratic values and human dignity, and the security of our allies; Whereas, in September 2018, AJC crafted a pledge of unity and resolve reaffirming the transatlantic partnership signed by more than 30 world leaders from both sides of the Atlantic, including former Vice President Joe Biden, former Speaker of the House John Boehner, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair; Whereas each year, AJC embarks on a marathon of advocacy on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, and in September 2018, AJC held over 85 frank, off-the-record discussions with heads of state, foreign ministers, and other senior officials from 62 countries; and Whereas AJC has been a stalwart for human rights and a bulwark against injustice worldwide, embracing a global approach with 11 international offices, 22 United States offices, and 36 international Jewish community partnerships: Now, therefore, be it