Republicans Urge Romney to Visit Israel Before 2012 Election
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"Republican leaders in Washington are in favor of presidential candidate Mitt Romney making a trip to Israel before U.S. elections in November, something President Obama has not done since taking office in early 2009.
“It’s not just a political thing, it’s the right thing to do,” said Allen West, a republican Congressman from Florida. “I think the most important title the president has is commander-in-chief and you need to be able to go out there to some of those critical areas.”
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"The former governor of Massachussetts has visited Israel three times and is said to have a close relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
On the other side of the aisle, some democrats have been urging President Obama to make a state visit before November, but some, such as Barney Frank believe it would be too politically charged.
“This close to the election I would think it would not be a good idea,” Congressman Frank said. ”I don’t think it’s a big deal. I think what’s important is the policy, not the tourism.”
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