WATCH: Kelly Speaks on Senate Floor Ahead of Resolution of Disapproval Vote on Arms Transfer to Israel

Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly spoke on the Senate floor ahead of votes on two Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD) to block the transfer of bulldozers and 1,000-pound bombs to Israel.

Sen. Kelly speaks on the Senate floor.

Click here to view and download Kelly's remarks. See key excepts below:

• "First, let me say that I cannot and will never abandon Israel. Israel is one of our closest partners. They have a right to defend themselves, and I will always support Israel's right to exist as a successful and prosperous nation."

• "And we can all look at what is happening in the region right now and understand that this is not business as usual-and it is not making us safer. The United States and Israel are fighting a war against Iran without a clear strategy or goal. I've been clear I oppose this war in Iran and the reckless decisions being made by Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump."

• "We are in a moment where we have to ask ourselves: does this bring us closer to peace and security? So, today I've decided to vote yes on these resolutions to stop these transfers."

• "Israel must maintain the capabilities and means to protect its people. I'm confident they can today and will be able to into the future with our partnership and I will always support that. We have to work together towards a future where the Jewish state of Israel is secure and where there is durable peace in the region."