Reid Introduces Resolution Recognizing Israel's Right To Self Defense (press release)

[The Straight Story]

Reid Introduces Resolution Recognizing Israel's Right To Self Defense

January 8, 2009

Washington D.C. — Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the resolution he introduced, and which passed Thursday, recognizing the right of Israel to defend itself against attacks from Gaza.

Reid made the following statement reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel in its battle with Hamas and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

"When we pass this resolution, the United States Senate will strengthen our historic bond with the State of Israel by reaffirming Israel's inalienable right to defend against attacks from Gaza, as well as our support for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

"I spoke with Prime Minister Olmert last week and again expressed my understanding of and appreciation for the terrible situation that Israel has faced. Hamas has been firing rockets and mortars into Israel, killing and maiming innocent Israeli civilians, for more than eight years.

"I ask my colleagues to imagine if this were happening here in the United States and rocket fire was coming from Vancouver, Canada, into Seattle. Would the United States react? Of course we would. We would have to react to protect our people, and it would be not only our right, but our obligation to do so. That is what the Israelis have done. I encourage all of my colleagues to support this critical expression of support for our steadfast ally, the State of Israel."

The resolution, supported by Democrats and Republicans, states that the United States Senate stands with Israel at this critical moment and recognizes Israel's right to self-defense. The resolution calls on Hamas to end the rocket and mortar attacks against Israel. This resolution supports what Reid has called "an unwavering commitment to Israel that is not a Democratic or Republican value, but an American value."

http://reid.senate.gov/newsroom/pr_010809_gazaresolution.cfm

[anonymous171]

1. Fuck Reid. He's worse than Pelosi. nt

[4 t 4]

2. What is wrong with

him ? He is losing it. Has he been threatened ? WTF he is all gone now, what happened ? Starting to hate him and N.P. what gives ?

[Robbien]

3. AIPAC has so tight a hold on our congresscritters it is a wonder they can breathe

The critters sure do like the color of AIPACs money.

[Marr]

4. He can go fuck himself.

I don't consider unconditional support for *anything* to be admirable, and I resent the little twerp assuming that he can label his own paid-for positions as "American values".