Israel's Netanyahu addresses Congress as an old friend

Los Angeles Times ^ | 5/24/11 | Michael Muskal

[Nachum]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sounded a 'we stand together' theme multiple times as he was warmly received by Congress. On the thorny issue of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, he says Israel will make some sacrifices but not others. Speaking to a friendly and enthusiastic congressional audience, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday gave his vision of the Middle East, based on a strong Israel irrevocably linked to the United States and willing to make some, but not all, sacrifices for peace with the Palestinians. "Israel has no better friend than America, and America

[Mach9]

What was the point of Biden’s Sign of the Cross when Bibi referred to their long association?

[paul51]

read the comments after the article. Shows what we are dealing with in this country.terrorists supporting other terrorists

[Gondring]

The VP didn't give applause at "Israel has no better friend than America, and America has no better friend than Israel. We stand together to defend democracy."

I was wondering if anyone in the Administration was going to say, "What the heck are you doing, Mr. President?!" but I guess not.

[himno hero]

Lemme guess.
Was he saying that there are still some Christians in and around the administration albeit afraid to speak up and defend western civilization/ democracy in front of the uberlord?

[Mach9]

Don’t we wish!

It struck me as yet another typical gaffe—not, however, one that I’d complain about, especially if your take is accurate. .

[SJackson]

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In response to Mach9's question, What was the point of Biden’s Sign of the Cross when Bibi referred to their long association? , I'd appreciate it if anyone could explain that to me, I don't get it. I assume it's just a Bidenism, but maybe there's a meaning.