What is one reason that the nation of Israel is important to U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East?
A. Its government is sympathetic to U.S. goals for this very troubled part of the world.
B. Its port cities provide easy access for tankers that bring foreign oil to the United States.
C. Its location makes it a convenient place for foreign diplomats to discuss plans for peace.
D. Its location makes it an ideal place to build U.S. military bases and to station U.S. troops.
