Congress was equally receptive to Olmert 's views on Iran. Calling Iran "the world 's leading sponsor of terror " and a "notorious violator of human rights " Olmert said:
"For us, this is an existential threat. A threat to which we cannot consent. Mr. Speaker, our moment is NOW. History will judge our generation by the actions we take NOW. If we don 't take Iran 's bellicose rhetoric seriously now, we will be forced to take its nuclear aggression seriously later. "
Thunderous applause.
Congress ' zeal can only be construed as support for war with Iran; a lunatic idea that would be catastrophic for America and the entire Middle East. Congress is clearly marching in lockstep with powerful Israeli constituents whose influence has clouded their reason and inhibited their ability to act for the common good. Foreign policy should never be the sole purview of special interest groups, but should reflect the nations ' goals and its commitment to basic principles. .
Olmert 's speech should have been denounced as a cheap appeal for more hostilities. Instead it was praised as inspirational and statesmanlike. The passionate reaction from congress implies that we have reached another milestone on the winding path to war with Iran.
Are we really ready to sacrifice American lives for Ehud Olmert?
How many young men like Casey Sheehan will have to be offloaded by a forklift at Dover Air Force Base before Olmert achieves his regional ambitions?
If Israel is asking America to support its unlawful settlements and start a war with Iran, then Israel is not our friend. Friends don 't dupe their friends into bloody conflicts for their own gain.
If that 's Olmert 's message; he should have stayed at home.
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