“Ross added that the Bush administration should aim to “squeeze the Syrian economy” by using “sticks before carrots” in dealing with Damascus.”
Unfortunately, elements at State and the Pentagon have done a 360 by adopting the James Baker school of diplomacy to ensure their qualifying for and participation in the Saudi retirement fund...happens all the time just before every presidential administration draws to a close. The effect since ‘56 is the continued appeasement and enablement of the forces of darkness while preventing Israel to win and thereby leaving her hanging out to dry.
If there's a full fledged attack against Israel I have no doubt that there will be such an outcry from the American public that the james bakers of this country will be put in their place and action will be taken on Israels behalf.