Clinton Defends Obama’s Israel Position at AIPAC
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It almost sounded like a concession. Hillary Clinton told a conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Washington today that support for the state of Israel is one of the proudest planks in the Democratic platform — and that Obama would continue that tradition.
“My support for Israel does not come recently or lightly. I know it is right in my head, in my heart and in my gut. And that is exactly the commitment we need in our next president - a Democratic president,” she said. “I know Senator Obama understands what is at stake here.”
“It has been an honor to contest these primaries with him. It is an honor to call him my friend, and let me be very clear — I know that Senator Obama will be a good friend to Israel,” she said.
Obama, who spoke before Clinton at the conference, has had his support for Israel questioned after several seemingly pro-Palestinian comments, including that no one has suffered more than the Palestinians in the conflict with Israel.
“I know that Senator Obama shares my view, that the next president must be ready to say to the world America’s position is unchanging, our resolve unyielding our stance nonnegotiable. The United States stands with Israel, now and forever,” Clinton continued.
As the crowd applauded, the New York Senator stood, jaw clenched, looking out over the audience. Her face seemed to say even more than her words — hinting that she’s reconciling herself to the fact that Obama will be the Democratic nominee.
Another clue: while she talked about what the next president needs to do to strengthen the Israeli-American relationship, she never once said what she would do in the White House or that she would be that next president.
“My support for Israel does not come recently or lightly. I know it is right in my head, in my heart and in my gut. And that is exactly the commitment we need in our next president - a Democratic president,” she said. “I know Senator Obama understands what is at stake here.”
“It has been an honor to contest these primaries with him. It is an honor to call him my friend, and let me be very clear — I know that Senator Obama will be a good friend to Israel,” she said.
Obama, who spoke before Clinton at the conference, has had his support for Israel questioned after several seemingly pro-Palestinian comments, including that no one has suffered more than the Palestinians in the conflict with Israel.
“I know that Senator Obama shares my view, that the next president must be ready to say to the world America’s position is unchanging, our resolve unyielding our stance nonnegotiable. The United States stands with Israel, now and forever,” Clinton continued.
As the crowd applauded, the New York Senator stood, jaw clenched, looking out over the audience. Her face seemed to say even more than her words — hinting that she’s reconciling herself to the fact that Obama will be the Democratic nominee.
Another clue: while she talked about what the next president needs to do to strengthen the Israeli-American relationship, she never once said what she would do in the White House or that she would be that next president.
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The Israeli conflict continues to be the root of so much trouble in the Middle East. What will happen next?
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