AIPAC praises Senate support of Israel

[azurnoir]

AIPAC on Thursday praised a bipartisan US Senate resolution which expressed support for Israel in its fight against terrorism

The resolution, which was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, "conveys America's unequivocal and steadfast support for Israel's right to self-defense," according to a statement from the pro-Israel lobby group.

The resolution itself promoted a "durable and sustainable" cease-fire in Gaza, which "would not allow a reestablishment of the status quo ante where Hamas can continue to launch rockets out of Gaza."

It also noted that Hamas "was founded with the stated goal of destroying the State of Israel," and deplored the 2006 capturing of IDF soldier Gilad Schalit, who is still held in Gaza.

The AIPAC statement went on to "applaud" US President George W. Bush's recent statements in support of Israel.

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[Hardrada]

1. Or vice versa.

What's the diff anymore?

[G_j]

2. Bush & Congress in lockstep?

well, that sure is unusual!
:sarcasm:

[elleng]

3. Please see letter I drafted to my congressman.

I suggest others do the same, QUICKLY, as the House may have a similar 'resolution' to deal with VERY SOON.

"It has come to my attention that the House may soon address a resolution concerning Israel's current actions against Hamas in Gaza.

I have read a resolution just passed by the Senate, and its tone is such that it leaves the impression that the U.S. would support virtually ANY action taken by Israel as allegedly defensive. I would like to ask you to do your utmost to work to fashion a House resolution with a DIFFERENT tone, a truly American and Democratic tone.

Such resolution should acknowledge the devastating effect Israel's recent actions have had on the people of Gaza, and must indicate that the American people cannot tolerate, and Congress cannot sanction, such actions.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter."

[Larkspur]

4. Israel is a mutation of Western European colonialism

so said Mahatma Gandhi.

[EFerrari]

5. The new Mideast envoy was once executive director of AIPAC.

So much for being honest brokers.

[AndyTiedye]

6. AIPAC Probably Wrote the Resolution