"If
Congress wants to give Israel the type of guarantees that would require
Washington to support Tel Aviv’s foreign and security policy, there
should be a free and open debate with the American people understanding
clearly what such a commitment means in terms of costs and consequences,
not a “suspension of rules” stealth legislative package."
Philip Giraldi, executive director of the Council for the
National Interest and a recognized authority on international security
and counterterrorism issues.
"... A number of congressmen spoke on the bill, affirming their undying dedication to the cause of Israel. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas was the only one who spoke out against it, describing it as “one-sided and counterproductive foreign policy legislation. This bill’s real intent seems to be more saber-rattling against Iran and Syria.” Paul also observed that “this bill states that it is the policy of the United States to ‘reaffirm the enduring commitment of the United States to the security of the State of Israel as a Jewish state.’ However, according to our Constitution, the policy of the United States government should be to protect the security of the United States, not to guarantee the religious, ethnic, or cultural composition of a foreign country.” Paul voted “no” and was joined by only one other representative, John Dingell of Michigan"
http://mycatbirdseat.com/2012/05/us-house-stealthily-passes-extreme-pro-israel-legislation/
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