By Michael J. Smith on Tuesday July 25, 2006 10:21 AM
A good one here:
Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) are circulating a "Dear Colleague" letter to other members of the House, urging House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) to cancel Wednesday's address to Congress by Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on the theory that his condemnation of Israeli attacks on Lebanon put him at odds with U.S. policy.The letter reads: "The Speaker's podium reflects our nation's values. We the Members of the House, under your leadership, decide who receives that honor, and the list should not include anyone whose interests conflict with the United States."
The Democratic House members wrote to inquire about how Maliki was chosen to receive the honor, and have asked for an apology.
Comments (2)
Looks like the Dems have entered Round 2 in the "Who Is The Bestest Ever Friend of Israel" competition.
Posted by AlanSmithee | July 25, 2006 1:00 PM
Posted on July 25, 2006 13:00
There seems to a new battle between republicans and democrats to prove who is a better friend to Israel. Forget the voters in the middle, forget the parties' bases -- elections are won by the party that gets the endorsement of AIPAC.
Posted by bobw | July 25, 2006 1:17 PM
Posted on July 25, 2006 13:17