In Israel, Romney declares Jerusalem to be capital

[ygalg]

Republican presidential hopeful says 'ayatollahs in Iran are testing our moral defenses'
Ynet reporters, AP

US presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Sunday declared Jerusalem to be the capital of the Jewish state and told an Israeli audience that the United States has "a solemn duty and a moral imperative" to block Iran from achieving nuclear weapons capability.

"Make no mistake, the ayatollahs in Iran are testing our moral defenses. They want to know who will object and who will look the other way," Romney said during a speech in Jerusalem's Mishkenot Sha'ananim neighborhood. "We will not look away nor will our country ever look away from our passion and commitment to Israel."

The presidential election hovered over the speech, with the Old City forming a made-for-television backdrop behind Romney, while some of his campaign donors listened in the audience.

In a thinly veiled jab at President Barack Obama's administration, Romney said any public differences between the United States and Israel only embolden adversaries.

The US presidential candidate said it is a "basic truth" that the United States and Israel will always stand together.

Without mentioning the tensions between Obama and Israel's leaders, Romney suggested that the diplomatic differences only encourage Israel's enemies.

Obama has, at times, broken with Israel's leaders and called on Israel to follow through on its commitments, such as to halt building of housing settlements in the West Bank.

Romney stressed that he would never criticize Israel and would be a steadfast ally to the Jewish state.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat wished the Republican candidate a successful visit to Jerusalem, which he also called Israel's undivided capital.

Romney, who earlier in the day with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres, said he felt honored to visit a nation that suffered the most heinous crime (Holocaust) and became a developed democratic country.

He called Iran a leader in exporting terror and instability.

Prior to delivering his speech in Jerusalem, Romney met with Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. The presidential hopeful did not meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

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[Nazzim ibn Abu Talib]

Ah ha...of course US ally KSA are against Iran too so it's not hard to critisize the already sidelined Iran. Can Romney critisize Saudi Arabia? Does he have the guts?

[CuteCoot]

Pipes: Romney's Remarkable Speech in Jerusalem

[Yohan]

Romney is pandering to Jewish votes in America.

[CuteCoot]

Romney is pandering to Jewish votes in America.

There are a lot of conservative non-Jews that have been waiting for a clearer foreign policy statement from him and will get behind him now even if he is a pretty sober sort and a mormon.

[Idesigner]

Ah ha...of course US ally KSA are against Iran too so it's not hard to critisize the already sidelined Iran. Can Romney critisize Saudi Arabia? Does he have the guts?

No way Mormon Romney will criticize Soadomy Farabia on issue of womens' rights, Saudis hatred for Jews and saudi support of terrorism.

Mormons are pretty opportunistic, secretive people. In USA they always supported extremist agenda. Their prophet was not known for racial integration.He got some scandinavian whores as his wives but didnt buy and free black slave woman.

In Germany Mormon church quietly supported Nazis although their own people were persecuted.

Once Mormon is in power he will find out all excuses of not moving U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. Just a threat of 1c rise in price of oil from his Saudi Master is enough to change his policies. Sure they all are boot licking slaves of Arabs.

[ygalg]

judge him by his actions, rather than words.

[pr126]

I don't think Israel would be worse off with Romney than already is with Obama.
Obama is demonstrably against Israel.

I was wondering about the US elections. Out of 310 million Americans this is the best they can get?

Carter, Bush I and II, Clinton, Obama, all Arab a$$ kissing self serving dolts.

Obama, The Amateur and his sidekick, Hillary A dangerous pair.

American politicians whom would not bow to Muslims don't even get a look in. Dissing Islam is not a good career move.
Well, not just in America, pretty much everywhere.

[ygalg]

all will continue to kiss as long oil is there

[Ozes]

Did you read Klein's book Pr?
What is your opinion of it

[pr126]

Did you read Klein's book Pr?
What is your opinion of it

No I did not.
It is too expensive for me. I am a pensioner, so I have to watch the pennies.
I just read the sample that you can download from Amazon Kindle section, to "whet your appetite", which you can do with any book.