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AIPAC Conference Day Two

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Israel seeks peace, he said. He lied saying so. Earlier he called pursuing it with Palestine a waste of time. His anti-Iranian rants show he prioritizes war. He deplores diplomatic conflict resolution.

His entire talk was hostile, belligerent, and over-the-top. He raged like an out-of-control despot. AIPAC participants approved. He got numerous standing ovations.

Other speakers echoed his views. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R. VA) said:

"We need to recognize that military action against Iran may become necessary to protect America, Israel and our allies."

House minority whip Steny Hoyer added:

"If there is one lesson we have learned about the Middle East in recent years, it is that nuance is not only not effective but can be dangerous."

"We must speak with unambiguous clarity. The United States will not accept a nuclear weapons-capable Iran."

AIPAC prioritizes Israel becoming America's "major strategic ally." Getting it will be special. No other nation has it. 

On March 5, Haaretz headlined "US Republican, Democrat introduce bill to make Israel 'major strategic ally,' " saying:

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