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Many stories have been written with liberal pundits chirping in praise of President Obama’s speech to AIPAC on Sunday, delivering a clear message to Israel and its supporters that he “has Israel’s back.”
But to those in the audience and those following President Obama since his speech to AIPAC four years earlier as candidate Obama, would recognize similar rhetoric and know that his promises were not fulfilled. He talks boldly but carries a small stick!
The US has historically taken the lead in opposing irrational dictators that pose an immediate threat to US, Israeli and world security, but since Obama has taken office, our strategy seems to be one of appeasement and conciliation.
Israel recognizes this leadership void and is stepping forward to lead the opposition to a nuclear Iran. The US cannot be content to watch from the sidelines. We cannot let this happen!
Israel is openly discussing military options to contain a nuclear arms race in the Middle East because negotiations and sanctions have failed. They have always failed to rein in these oppressive regimes. How frightening!
Even Secretary of State Clinton admitted as much over two years ago, and nothing has improved since, although no longer do we hear anything from the administration about these failed policies. Just silence.
"I Don't Think Anyone Can Doubt That Our Outreach Has Produced Very Little In Terms Of Any Kind Of Positive Response From The Iranians," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.
She is right. The US tried the same policy with Syria and we are currently witnessing the tragic consequence in that torn country when talks with tyrants fail. Now a power-less people are being killed by their own leader.
If we continue this policy with Iran, not only will Iran’s people suffer, it will be catastrophic for Israel and the entire free world. The President’s naive and risky strategy must stop now and it must be made clear to our President that the American people Stand With Israel – in opposition to a nuclear Iran!
| "That
is the change we need in our foreign policy. Change that restores
American power and influence. Change
accompanied by a pledge that I will make known to allies and
adversaries alike: that America maintains an unwavering friendship with
Israel, and an
unshakeable commitment to its security." He added, "I will ensure that Israel can defend itself from any threat - from Gaza to
Tehran.”
(Barack Obama, Remarks To AIPAC, Washington, D.C. 6/4/08)
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Since candidate Obama made those remarks 4 years ago, President Obama has been openly hostile to Israel and its leaders. He called for Israel to begin negotiations returning to the 1967 borders, leaving just 6-7 miles between hostile foes and Israel’s main population centers and the Mediterranean Sea, an area half the length of Manhattan. Could the US defend Manhattan from hostile foes living in the boroughs of New York City?
Even dependable political allies of the President have rebuked him on these issues. Democratic Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer said:
“Israel’s borders must be defensible and must reflect the reality on the ground,” adding, negotiations should continue “without preconditions.”
Simply, President Obama has NOT shown “an unshakeable commitment to (Israel’s) security.” And there is no reason to think another speech from the President will yield a different result.
Now our President has embarked upon the same naive and risky policy towards Iran. The consequences of inaction by this administration, of negotiating with the Iranians while they buy time to continue their nuclear work unrestrained, are catastrophic NOW and may be deadly in the future. The Israelis know this. Help us take this message to American leaders.
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