That video was just a small part of what Obama said-- here's another video in which we can see what else Obama said in his address in support of AIPAC:
We know that the establishment of Israel was just and necessary, rooted in centuries of struggle and decades of patient work.
But 60 years later, we know that we cannot relent, we cannot yield, and as president I will never compromise when it comes to Israel's security.
I want you to know that today I'll be speaking from my heart, and as a true friend of Israel. And I know that when I visit with AIPAC, I am among friends. Good friends. Friends who share my strong commitment to make sure that the bond between the United States and Israel is unbreakable today, tomorrow and forever...
One of the many things that I admire about AIPAC is that you fight for this common cause from the bottom up. The lifeblood of AIPAC is here in this room — grass-roots activists of all ages, from all parts of the country, who come to Washington year after year to make your voices heard.
Nothing reflects the face of AIPAC more than the 1,200 students who have traveled here to make it clear to the world that the bond between Israel and the United States is rooted in more than our shared national interests — it's rooted in the shared values and shared stories of our people. And as president, I will work with you to ensure that this bond is strengthened.
I first became familiar with the story of Israel when I was 11 years old. I learned of the long journey and steady determination of the Jewish people to preserve their identity through faith, family and culture. Year after year, century after century, Jews carried on their traditions, and their dream of a homeland, in the face of impossible odds.
60 years later, we know that we cannot relent, we cannot yield, and as president I will never compromise when it comes to Israel's security.
Not when there are still voices that deny the Holocaust. Not when there are terrorist groups and political leaders committed to Israel's destruction.
Not when there are maps across the Middle East that don't even acknowledge Israel's existence, and government-funded textbooks filled with hatred toward Jews.
Not when there are rockets raining down on Sderot, and Israeli children have to take a deep breath and summon uncommon courage every time they board a bus or walk to school.
60 years later, we know that we cannot relent, we cannot yield, and as president I will never compromise when it comes to Israel's security.
That starts with ensuring Israel's qualitative military advantage. I will ensure that Israel can defend itself from any threat — from Gaza to Tehran. Defense cooperation between the United States and Israel is a model of success, and must be deepened.
As president, I will implement a Memorandum of Understanding that provides $30 billion in assistance to Israel over the next decade — investments to Israel's security that will not be tied to any other nation
First, we must approve the foreign aid request for 2009. Going forward, we can enhance our cooperation on missile defense. We should export military equipment to our ally Israel under the same guidelines as NATO.
And I will always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself in the United Nations and around the world.
That's just a small sample-- there's lots more ( Obama's speech to AIPAC is longer than I remembered). You can read it all here:
I'm sure he was sincere when he said it. (Let's not forget that we were much more dependent on Arab oil back then... that situation has changed substantially since then).
Not when there are maps across the Middle East that don't even acknowledge Israel's existence, and government-funded textbooks filled with hatred toward Jews.
Actually Hillary commented on the content of Palestinian textbooks as well:
Sen. Hillary Clinton introduces PMW's report on Palestinian schoolbooks. She states that the findings indicate a clear example of 'child abuse' where 'children were encouraged to see martyrdom, armed struggle, and the murder of innocent people as ideals to strive for'.
She states that the new Palestinian schoolbooks deny Israel's existence and the Holocaust and that the texts give Palestinian children an 'indoctrination' not an 'education'.
Hillary has always had a very pro-Israel stance . . .
Obama: "Jerusalem must remain the capital of Israel and it must remain undivided!"
Well, I guess he had good intentions, at least when he made that speech.
Don't forget the little donation to the Palestine Authority.
He made that speech when he was running for office-- the first time. (It was before he was elected).
That video was just a small part of what Obama said-- here's another video in which we can see what else Obama said in his address in support of AIPAC:
Is there a text version of that speech?
A few excerpts:
We know that the establishment of Israel was just and necessary, rooted in centuries of struggle and decades of patient work.
But 60 years later, we know that we cannot relent, we cannot yield, and as president I will never compromise when it comes to Israel's security.
I want you to know that today I'll be speaking from my heart, and as a true friend of Israel. And I know that when I visit with AIPAC, I am among friends. Good friends. Friends who share my strong commitment to make sure that the bond between the United States and Israel is unbreakable today, tomorrow and forever...
One of the many things that I admire about AIPAC is that you fight for this common cause from the bottom up. The lifeblood of AIPAC is here in this room — grass-roots activists of all ages, from all parts of the country, who come to Washington year after year to make your voices heard.
Nothing reflects the face of AIPAC more than the 1,200 students who have traveled here to make it clear to the world that the bond between Israel and the United States is rooted in more than our shared national interests — it's rooted in the shared values and shared stories of our people. And as president, I will work with you to ensure that this bond is strengthened.
I first became familiar with the story of Israel when I was 11 years old. I learned of the long journey and steady determination of the Jewish people to preserve their identity through faith, family and culture. Year after year, century after century, Jews carried on their traditions, and their dream of a homeland, in the face of impossible odds.
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60 years later, we know that we cannot relent, we cannot yield, and as president I will never compromise when it comes to Israel's security.
Not when there are still voices that deny the Holocaust. Not when there are terrorist groups and political leaders committed to Israel's destruction.
Not when there are maps across the Middle East that don't even acknowledge Israel's existence, and government-funded textbooks filled with hatred toward Jews.
Not when there are rockets raining down on Sderot, and Israeli children have to take a deep breath and summon uncommon courage every time they board a bus or walk to school.
60 years later, we know that we cannot relent, we cannot yield, and as president I will never compromise when it comes to Israel's security.
That starts with ensuring Israel's qualitative military advantage. I will ensure that Israel can defend itself from any threat — from Gaza to Tehran. Defense cooperation between the United States and Israel is a model of success, and must be deepened.
As president, I will implement a Memorandum of Understanding that provides $30 billion in assistance to Israel over the next decade — investments to Israel's security that will not be tied to any other nation
First, we must approve the foreign aid request for 2009. Going forward, we can enhance our cooperation on missile defense. We should export military equipment to our ally Israel under the same guidelines as NATO.
And I will always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself in the United Nations and around the world.
That's just a small sample-- there's lots more ( Obama's speech to AIPAC is longer than I remembered). You can read it all here:
Transcript: Obama's Speech at AIPAC
What a lying bastard he was.
I'm sure he was sincere when he said it. (Let's not forget that we were much more dependent on Arab oil back then... that situation has changed substantially since then).
Then, if he didn't lie back then, he broke his promise later. Both are equally bad.
Actually Hillary commented on the content of Palestinian textbooks as well:
Sen. Hillary Clinton introduces PMW's report on Palestinian schoolbooks. She states that the findings indicate a clear example of 'child abuse' where 'children were encouraged to see martyrdom, armed struggle, and the murder of innocent people as ideals to strive for'.
She states that the new Palestinian schoolbooks deny Israel's existence and the Holocaust and that the texts give Palestinian children an 'indoctrination' not an 'education'.
Hillary has always had a very pro-Israel stance . . .
Well, its not my intention to judge either of them...I'm just interested in clearing up some commonly held misconceptions.