With Israel At War, US Lawmakers Give Full Support

[Purveyor]

WASHINGTON (AP) — While much of the rest of the world watches the Gaza war in horror and scrambles for a cease-fire, U.S. lawmakers are pressing the Obama administration to take no action that puts pressure on Israel to halt its military operations.

Many even have criticized the administration's effort to stop the violence that has killed more than 1,100 Palestinians, mostly civilians, and more than 50 Israeli soldiers and three civilians this month.

"At times like this, people try to isolate Israel," House Speaker John Boehner said Monday. "We are here to stand with Israel, not just as a broker or observer but as a strong partner and a trusted ally.

"What does that mean? Well, it doesn't mean issuing vague, on-the-one-hand, on-the-other-hand statements. No, it means backing up our words and showing solidarity with our friend."

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[Comrade Grumpy]

1. Tell me again about the difference between Democrats and Republicans. n/t

[geek tragedy]

2. On Israel, very, very little. The entire congress is

basically aligned with Likud in terms of how it sees the conflict.

[morningfog]

6. No they did not. A unanimous consent agreement passed.

No votes and no objections. 79 of 100 senators "supported" it. 21 took no position.

[IronGate]

8. I stand corrected.

Thanks.

[KoKo]

3. I think it's the Supreme Court Justices..LBGT Rights, Women's Issues....

but there are large areas where there's not much difference when it comes down to it.

Especially when it comes to war.

[louis-t]

7. Yes, we should all stand by our friends

even if they are ax murderers. Oh wait, you get arrested for that.......