He has stood with Israel as much as W did. So this bull that he has been weak on defending Israel is just election propaganda.. Now the right wing in Israel, and our right wing want this country to go to war against Iran. I certainly hope that he wont let these 2 factions to bully him into another war. First place Israel has a very powerful military and they also have nuclear weapons, so they are big boys and can take care of themselves.
So we don't need to go to war for them. Not one American should die, and not one dollar should be spent, to go to war for Israel. This country is sick of all the wars we have been in because of the right wing. So if Obama lets this pro-war faction in this country bully him into another war, then he can kiss another 4 years in of in office, goodbye!!!!!!
President Obama speaks at AIPAC
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President Obama spoke at the AIPAC Conference on March 4, 2012.
"President Truman put it well, describing his decision to formally recognize Israel only minutes after it declared independence: "I had faith in Israel before it was established," he said. "I believe it has a glorious future before it - as not just another sovereign nation, but as an embodiment of the great ideals of our civilization."
For over six decades, the American people have kept that faith. Yes, we are bound to Israel because of the interests that we share -- in security for our communities; prosperity for our people; and new frontiers of science that can light the world. But it is our common ideals that provide the true foundation for our relationship. That is why America's commitment to Israel has endured under Democratic and Republican Presidents, and congressional leaders of both parties. In the United States, our support for Israel is bipartisan, and that is how it should stay.
But as you examine my commitment, you don't just have to count on my words. You can look at my deeds. Because over the last three years, as President of the United States I have kept my commitments to the state of Israel. At every crucial juncture -- at every fork in the road -- we have been there for Israel. Every single time.
Which is why, if, during this political season, you hear some questions, remember that it's not backed up by the facts. And remember that the U.S.-Israel relationship is simply too important to be distorted by partisan politics. America's national security is too important. Israel's security is too important.
Today there is no doubt -- anywhere in the world -- that the United States will insist upon Israel's security and legitimacy.
Iran's leaders should have no doubt about the resolve of the United States, just as they should not doubt Israel's sovereign right to make its own decisions about what is required to meet its security needs. I have said that when it comes to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, I will take no options off the table, and I mean what I say. That includes all elements of American power. A political effort aimed at isolating Iran; a diplomatic effort to sustain our coalition and ensure that the Iranian program is monitored; an economic effort to impose crippling sanctions; and, yes, a military effort to be prepared for any contingency.
Israel's story is one of hope. We may not agree on every single issue -- no two nations do, and our vibrant democracies contain a vibrant diversity of views. But we agree on the big things -- the things that matter. And together, we are working to build a better world -- one where our people can live free from fear; one where peace is founded upon justice; one where our children can know a future that is more hopeful than the present.
There is no shortage of speeches on the friendship between the United States and Israel. But I am also mindful of the proverb, "A man is judged by his deeds, not by his words." So if you want to know where my heart lies, look no further than what I have done -- to stand up for Israel; to secure both of our countries; and to see that the rough waters of our time lead to a peaceful and prosperous shore.
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fudge35 2012/03/05 19:53:13
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This goes back to Bush as well not just Obama who is even asking for more land than Bush did.
So we don't need to go to war for them. Not one American should die, and not one dollar should be spent, to go to war for Israel. This country is sick of all the wars we have been in because of the right wing. So if Obama lets this pro-war faction in this country bully him into another war, then he can kiss another 4 years in of in office, goodbye!!!!!!
your spin stops here... go ask yourself why obama stood with the rebels in Libya and REFUSED TO SUPPORT IRANIAN STUDENTS DURING PROTESTS..
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Bibi was extraordinarily rude, dishonest and just showing off in DC that night. I wonder how the pro-Israel, "they can do no wrong" crowd would have like it had Obama gone to Jerusalem and done the same thing to Bibi? Ok, so it's a rhetorical question.
To those who claim that the President is lying, I would suggest that simply stating you don't believe him without stating why or giving evidence to contradict his words is relatively ineffective argument. Those who already agree with you already agree. Those who don't aren't likely to be persuaded without facts.