Me too. I have to believe they are.
Now if another leader comes along, say an Israeli "obama", all bets are off. There is risk in making alliances now that such a leader could abuse. On the other hand, better the relationship be shaped by a good leader first, not a bad one later.
See how obama ruins everything for everyone? Reminds me of the song Elton John wrote about John Lennon's murder, speaking of his murdered: "It's funny how one insect can damage so much grain."
*... his murderer...
Yes, exactly...