Posted on 03/21/2013 3:47:44 PM PDT by haffast
President Shimon Peres bestowed the President's Medal upon U.S. President Barack Obama Thursday evening, in the course of a ceremonial dinner in Obama's honor at the President's Residence. The medal was given to Obama for his unique contribution to Israel's security.
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The ceremony took place in the course of a gala dinner at the President's Residence that will include the prime minister and his wife, various representatives of the Israeli public and senior members of the U.S. administration.
Israel's recently selected beauty queen, an Ethiopian Jew, was also in attendance.
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"Dear Barack,
"Your visit here is a historic event. We are so happy to receive you and your distinguished delegation. I am very glad to see Secretary Kerry. A reassuring friend. John, I know you and I know you will be successful. I am not sure that the prophets had speech-writers. But if they did, I imagine Isaiah would have said as he had said: "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news. Who proclaim peace. Who bring good tidings. Who proclaim salvation." Well, you'll have to be satisfied with my diet language.
"It is my privilege to present you with our country’s highest honor, the Medal of Distinction. This award speaks to your tireless work to make Israel strong. And peace possible. Your presidency has given the close ties between Israel and the United States a new height. A sense of intimacy. A vision for the future. The people of Israel are particularly moved by your unforgettable contribution to their security. To defending our skies. To the collaboration in the domain of intelligence, which is the right way to preempt bloodshed. The diplomatic and military bonds between us have reached an unprecedented level.
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(Excerpt) Read more at israelnationalnews.com ...
"...The medal was given to Obama for his unique contribution to Israel's security..."
That's one way of putting it:
May 20, 2011
"PM Netanyahu gets the back door by Obama again, PS give up your country"
http://www.examiner.com/article/pm-netanyahu-gets-the-back-door-by-obama-again-ps-give-up-your-country
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