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Bush: U.S. Supports Israeli Defense
AP - Las Vegas Sun ^
| March 30 2002
Posted on 03/30/2002 10:19:29 AM PST by scratchgolfer
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To: scratchgolfer
It says a lot when Arafat is surrounded by the Israeli troops and confined to one room, and all Bush really says is how Arafat has not done enough. What Bush didn't say (Israel should pull back, etc.) speaks volumes - he has picked the right side and the right course.
To: over3Owithabrain
I hope that you are right!
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posted on
03/30/2002 10:24:58 AM PST
by
RamsNo1
To: scratchgolfer
In addition to harsh words for Arafat,
Bush insisted Israel must work to reduce the violence.Give me a _______ break Mr. President. Addressing Israel in this manner in light of the violence perpetrated against it is outrageous. It's an absolute insult to anyone's intelligence, including your own. Israel has shown extreme restraint up until now. Your dismissal of that fact offends me intensely.
To: DoughtyOne
Israel is an independant nation who should deal with its problems, we will continue to support israel but it is up to them to handle their problems. Give me a break, what would satisfy you, it is a maddening situation that will never end, and we should stay out of it, since when does israel's problems trump our own war?
To: DoughtyOne
In addition to harsh words for Arafat, Bush insisted Israel must work to reduce the violence. He urged Israel to "make sure there is a path to peace as she secures her homeland." That seems to be a strange misinterpretation of the actual statement that Bush made.
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posted on
03/30/2002 10:33:39 AM PST
by
IoCaster
To: DoughtyOne
In perspective he said Israel must find an avenue of peace, WHILE they are defending themselves which they have every right to do so.
His speech was obvious in his support for Israel without cheerleading.
To: IoCaster
LOL. I copied his comments directly out of the report. Israel has suffered over 200 injuries and something like thirty deaths in the last 48 hours. To direct any comment at all at Israel under these circumstances is embacillic behavior.
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To: DoughtyOne
In addition to harsh words for Arafat, Bush insisted Israel must work to reduce the violence. Which is what Israel is doing by attacking Yasser Arafat. Eventually, the Islamists will realize the hard way that they too must operate in accordance with human morality.
To: Texas Cornhusker
What would satisfy me is for Bush to condemn Arafat in no uncertain terms and express sorrow for Israel's losses. That's it, end of story. It certainly takes a brass ba--s and a massive dose of insensitivity to instruct Israel at this point.
To: DoughtyOne
No, you copied the reporter's summary of what Bush said, which may or may not have been accurate, and given the quotes actually given, probably was not.
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To: The Old Hoosier
Just a couple of moments ago, I heard Bush make the exact statement I copied out of the article at the top of this thread. I didn't mischaracterize it. Qualifying statements later on don't deminish this statement. Bush should address the real culprit and quite admonishing the victim. What part of that doesn't make sense to you?
To: over3Owithabrain
Having listened to President Bush's address, and answers to press questions following the address, I have to say I'm very impressed with his position. I've been disappointed with the administration's hypocrisy regarding Israel's war on terror versus our own. Today, Bush came out 100% on the side of Israel in it's fight against terror, and roundly condemned Arafat, and other Muslim nations, for their support of terror.
It's nice to have the adults back in charge!
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03/30/2002 10:49:45 AM PST
by
TheDon
To: The Old Hoosier
The "path to peace" remark seems to be authentic. I suspect it reflects a concern in the Administration that the Sharon government is too divided to decide on a strategic goal, and so gets trapped in battles of attrition that go nowhere. I'm hoping it will turn out to be a very mild statement in the total context of his remarks.
I'm a Bush-supporter who is withholding judgment till I see an actual transcript. I was not a happy camper about the UN vote; an abstention would have done as well.
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To: Solomon
I agree.
To: DoughtyOne
It sounds pretty clear to me. Israel has the ok from US to begin full-scale military action, as long as there is a strategic goal and end in mind. I also think we may have voted the way we did in the resolution, to point out Syria's inability to sign an agreement that validated the cause of the action (i.e. suicide bombers).
Seems like a pretty strong position to me.
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posted on
03/30/2002 11:05:27 AM PST
by
Pantera
To: DoughtyOne
Think about it DoughtyOne. Israel must work to ease the violence. Taking out the Palestinian terrorists IS working to end the violence. Once they've been destroyed, there will be less violence.
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posted on
03/30/2002 11:07:55 AM PST
by
stumpy
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