Posted on 02/15/2015 7:00:51 PM PST by Dave346
In the global war on terror, the United States has no better ally and friend than the state of Israel. Surrounded by enemies intent on destroying it, Israel has more at stake in this war than any other nation in the world. Moreover, our two nations share a commitment to living peaceably, fighting terrorism, defending freedom and protecting democracy. As terrorist activities in the Middle East become more barbaric, we must continue to value, nurture and respect our relationship with Israel, still our most reliable ally in the region.
In the interest of showing support for the state of Israel, toward the end of last month House Speaker John Boehner extended an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint bipartisan meeting of Congress. That invitation was accepted and is currently scheduled to take place before lawmakers of both chambers in early March.
Since hearing about Netanyahu’s upcoming address, President Barack Obama has behaved petulantly and rudely by openly expressing his opposition to the visit and insisting that he will not extend a similar invitation to meet with the prime minister at the White House.
As his reasoning for ignoring an important world leader, especially one representing our most dependable ally in the Middle East, the president said that such a meeting would interfere with upcoming elections for the prime minister. This explanation is disingenuous at best, as President Obama’s political team is actively participating in the opposition’s efforts to unseat Prime Minister Netanyahu in the upcoming March election. Following the president’s disappointing lead, several democratic lawmakers have promised not to attend the meeting. Vice President Joe Biden, who ironically met with Netanyahu’s opponent at the Munich Security Conference recently, also expressed that he will not be in attendance.
The real reason for the president’s temper tantrum is more likely his desperate desire to strike a deal with Iran over its efforts to secure a nuclear weapon. By all accounts, the president is so determined to reach an agreement with Iran that he is willing to jeopardize the safety and security of Israel, whom Iran has vowed to destroy. Since 1984, Iran has been designated as a state sponsor of terrorism by the U.S. State Department, and since 2006 the United States has imposed increasingly stringent sanctions on Iran for failure to stop its uranium enrichment program — a precursor to developing a nuclear weapon. While the Administration believes that a deal with Iran is possible, I have said before that it is better and safer for the American people and our friends around the globe to only accept an agreement that permanently eliminates Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons.
Our friends in Israel rightly share that concern and distrust of Iran, whether elections are coming up or not, and it remains an issue that must continually be monitored. A nuclear armed Iran is a threat to the safety of the entire west and a direct threat to the very existence of the state of Israel. Since the president is apparently unwilling to acknowledge this reality, House Speaker John Boehner has very appropriately extended an invitation to Prime Minister Netanyahu to present the facts himself. The prime minister recently responded to the Administration’s criticism of his coming visit, “We do have today a profound disagreement with the United States administration and [the world powers] over the offer that has been made to Iran.”
The Administration and others have blamed Republican leaders for meddling in negotiations by inviting the prime minister. Considering that Nancy Pelosi led a congressional delegation in 2007 to Syria, where she visited and attempted to lead peace talks with President Bashar al-Assad without the direction or approval of the Bush Administration, Democratic criticism of the Netanyahu invitation rings hollow.
Republicans in both chambers remain supportive and united in welcoming the prime minister of Israel in the coming weeks. Regardless of the time of year or the political circumstances, Israel is always a welcome friend.
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, a Republican, represents Oklahoma's fourth congressional district.
Obama thinks he can make an Iran “deal” because he thinks Iran won’t make the bomb because “Its against the tenets of Islam.”
This man is a fool. Why wont he admit that Islam is a “religion” of the sword? I think we all know.
Good for an ole Okie Congressional Representative!
We are in the same position now as if it were 1937, and the US president’s first name is Ludwig or Heinrich, and speaks of Herr Hitler in glowing terms.
Good deal. Nice way to point out that Obama is a complete buffoon.
Neville Chamberlain now comes in black.
Neville Chamberlain now comes in black.
The other difference I believe is that Obama truly favors the enemy.
We know obama would lie to further his agenda. David Axelrod has told us that Obama lied to us about his position on homosexual marriage. Obama says that he supports Israel. Why should we believe him? He says that he’s a Christian. Why should we believe him? Those closest to him are now telling us that he’s a liar.
Hold your friends close; hold your enemies closer.
We’ve all seen the video where Obunga sez that “if things turn ugly, I’ll side with the muslims”
Could it be any plainer? Things HAVE turned ugly, and in spite of ANYTHING muslim ISIS or Boko Haram terrorists do, Obunga, 1. Refuses to even acknowledge their muslim motivations; and, 2. Will not lift a finger in any meaningful way to stop them.
Also, the Germans did not vote Hitler into office (even though he was wildly popular); however, America voted the affirmative action moron into office twice. America can be so proud /sarc
There is genocide happening against Christians and he refuses to act. And the media says nothing.
Very surprised the Tulsa Squirrel let this in their rat cage paper..!!
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“Why should we believe him? Those closest to him are now telling us that he’s a liar.”
Not only are they telling us, they are telling us we are idiots. Ohhhhbahhhmahhhh. Ohhhhbahhhhmahhhhh,, the sheeple bleated. And in 2016, they will do the same thing with the next rat candidate.
Funny thing is, I don’t blame Obama. Like I don’t blame Hillary. A snake is a snake. We knew that. It’s the media who is responsible and needs to be held accountable. They did this by not doing their jobs.
Yes. And next to anti-semitic genocide, the longest running genocide is abortion; which the heathens in the media consider a sacrament in their pagan anti-Christ cult....of which Obunga is a member of their faux clergy. IMHO, of course.
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