"The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobbying group, released a statement over the weekend lacing into President Obama for what it calls "escalated rhetoric" on the part of the administration in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's push for new housing units in East Jerusalem."
"The Obama Administration's recent statements regarding the U.S. relationship with Israel are a matter of serious concern. AIPAC calls on the Administration to take immediate steps to defuse the tension with the Jewish State," according to the statement. "The Administration should make a conscious effort to move away from public demands and unilateral deadlines directed at Israel, with whom the United States shares basic, fundamental, and strategic interests."
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"The Obama Administration's recent statements regarding the U.S. relationship with Israel are a matter of serious concern. AIPAC calls on the Administration to take immediate steps to defuse the tension with the Jewish State."
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The Israeli government's recent actions are a matter of serious concern. As Americans, we call on Israel to take immediate steps to live up to its promises to the U.S. and defuse the tensions with the American government.
At great cost to the American taxpayer, the U.S. has been Israel's best and most loyal ally. Israel must do its part to show that it is truly interested in peace and a negotiated settlement.
<span>This is what AIPAC should have said: </span>
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<span></span>Not going to happen vza. Not as long as AIPAC is not registered as a foreign looby and benefitting from tax deductions.
I am sure you are right, Tgia.
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Not exactly, although by association it could lead to loony..Quite befitting...
AIPAC Lashes Out at Obama for Supporting US Interests in Middle East
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