Today’s Quote Of The Day comes to us from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a previous blog, I noted that he had made a terrific speech before AIPAC (The American Israeli Political Action Committee).
Here is a key part of what Mr. Netanyahu said:
“My speech is not intended to show any disrespect to President Obama or the esteemed office that he holds. I have great respect for both. My speech is also not intended to inject Israel into the American partisan debate. An important reason why our alliance has grown stronger, decade after decade, is that it has been championed by both parties, and so it must remain.
“The purpose of my address to congress tomorrow is to speak up about a potential deal with Iran that could threaten the survival of Israel. Iran is the foremost state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Imagine what Iran would do with nuclear weapons. And this same Iran vows to annihilate Israel. If it develops nuclear weapons it would have the means to achieve that goal. We must not let that happen.”
What we were treated to in this, and the rest of his speech, is plainly spoken common sense, from a man who has a well-earned reputation for providing just that – which is why he earns today’s Quote Of The Day honors.
In those few words, Benjamin Netanyahu not only put to rest several of the issues, real and bogus, that have been invoked about his appearance before congress tomorrow, but actually gives Democrats who are currently intending to boycott the speech a face-saving out: “Well, he says he respects the President, acknowledges his support for Israel, and assures us he is here only to outline his view of the danger in making a deal with Iran. If that is why he is here, I am now comfortable with his motives and will be there for his speech”.
Let’s see how many of them take advantage of Mr. Netanyahu’s generous olive branch… and how many don’t.
