Boehner says US must be strong partner for Israel

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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says the U.S. commitment to Israel should be stronger now as the American ally faces challenges to its existence in the volatile Middle East.

In an address Sunday to the Jewish National Fund conference in Cincinnati, the Ohio Republican dismissed suggestions that Israel has isolated itself and he argued that the Jewish state stands above others as the "one true beacon of freedom and opportunity" in the region.

The U.S., he said, must stand by Israel's side "not just as a broker or observer — but as a strong partner and reliable ally."

A text of Boehner's address was made available in advance.

Boehner's remarks come on the eve of the U.N. General Assembly session in New York, which is shaping up as a difficult diplomatic period for Israel.

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1. To that, I would say....

Sometimes you have to tell your partner(s) in life that they've gone too far and aren't acting appropriately or fairly.

In Israel's case, it would be analogous to a discussion about beating the kids, kicking the dog and spending all the food money on drugs, alcohol and gambling. It's time for a serious intervention.

But that's just my opinion.