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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNancy Pelosi: "I was near tears throughout the Prime Minister's speech-saddened by the insult..."
That is why, as one who values the U.S. Israel relationship, and loves Israel, I was near tears throughout the Prime Ministers speech saddened by the insult to the intelligence of the United States as part of the P5 +1 nations, and saddened by the condescension toward our knowledge of the threat posed by Iran and our broader commitment to preventing nuclear proliferation."
the rest:
http://www.democraticleader.gov/newsroom/pelosi-statement-prime-minister-netanyahus-address-congress/
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi appeared visibly angry during the latter half of the speech, frequently gesticulating to House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer and declining to stand when Mr. Netanyahu said the deal being worked on with Iran is a bad deal.
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2015/03/03/live-blog-netanyahu-delivers-speech-to-congress/
KoKo
(84,711 posts)She did look a bit emotional, though. Still..there she was standing and clapping in at least the first half of the speech.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's full address to Congress
http://www.politico.com/multimedia/video/2015/03/israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahus-full-address-to-congress.html?ml=tl_4_b
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)French President who, with his entire entourage, walked out on Bibi's speech in front of the world.
I guess you can insult the US President, but not the French.
KoKo
(84,711 posts)French President Hollande Walked Out on Netanyahu Speech. If He Can Do It, So Can Democrats
I read this week that VP Biden 'hasn't decided yet whether or not to attend Netanyahu's speech' to Congress! Why?
The plot hatched between Israeli Ambassador Dermer and Netanyahu to use Boehner in order to undermine President Obama's efforts for a peaceful resolution with Iran, has outraged world leaders from the US to Europe to Israel itself.
So what is the problem? These plotters insulted this COUNTRY, by insulting its President.
Dems, who were on board with Bibi initially, like Menendez eg, have begun to change their minds since the tide turned so swiftly after the nefarious plot was exposed.
They are now expressing their own intentions not to vote for Menendez's own Amendment to increase sanctions on Iran, Bibi's reason for coming to encourage them to do so against the President's wishes.
What is everyone waiting for? The Israeli Ambassador also treated Kerry like garbage when he kept quiet about the plot during a visit from Kerry to the Israeli Embassy.
Kerry has stated, rightfully, he will not be meeting with Bibi if he comes to the US.
French President Hollande did not hesitate to show his displeasure when Netanyahu insulted HIM by refusing to comply with a request HE made and simply doing what HE wanted.
Hollande asked Netanyahu not to attend Paris memorial march
Hollande's anger at Netanyahu was evident during the ceremony held Sunday evening following the march at the Grand Synagogue in Paris, an event attended by hundreds of members of the local Jewish community.
Hollande sat through most of the ceremony, but when Netanyahu's turn at the podium arrived, the French president got up from his seat and made an early exit.
When the French Govt found out that Netanyahu intended to defy their request, they invited Abbas to the ceremony and their reaction to Bibi's flaunting of their authority, was swift.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026191033
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)marriage one Sunday. So I got up and walked out. Because that's what you do when you are insulted.
enough
(13,262 posts)BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)Peregrine Took
(7,417 posts)shaayecanaan
(6,068 posts)nobody wants to be the first to stop clapping.
bananas
(27,509 posts)From Pelosi's statement:
http://www.democraticleader.gov/newsroom/pelosi-statement-prime-minister-netanyahus-address-congress/
National Security Advisor Susan Rice, yesterday:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141028165
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)Israel going to allow the UN to inspect their Nukes, and reveal how many they have?
Frankly I trust him, since Israel actually threatened to use them, with Nukes as much as I trust Iran.
KoKo
(84,711 posts)"Israel's Nukes" are NOT to be DISCUSSED....except by those who are so called "Israel Haters" or some other concoction to shut down the question.
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)We don't like their Prime Minister either. So that makes us equal...when they get back on track we can talk allowances again. In the meantime, if you have any troubles, call NetanYahoo.
On Edit: Also require Boehner to enroll in a High School Civics Class after he completes AA.
Wounded Bear
(58,706 posts)to pay for the free campaign ad we gave Netty. About a billion should pay for a global propaganda piece like that.
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)bigwillq
(72,790 posts)I was near tears when she took impeachment off the table. Way to go, Nancy.
Mike Nelson
(9,966 posts)...she should have skipped the speech.
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)all else.
I'd love to see her crying for the dead Palestinians eg. I know I have.
4139
(1,893 posts)Sorry, not my fault.
840high
(17,196 posts)Skidmore
(37,364 posts)Nancy Pelosi Turns Her Back on Benjamin Netanyahus Speech
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi turned her back on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he said, Even if Israel has to stand alone, Israel will stand.
While nearly everyone else in the audience stood and cheered for the Israeli prime ministers defiant declaration, the camera caught an unhappy-looking Pelosi turning her back and speaking to the colleagues behind her.
Netanyahu continued, But I know that Israel does not stand alone. I know that America stands with Israel. I know that you stand with Israel. The audience in the House chamber responded with another standing ovation and thunderous applause.
In a press statement after Netanyahus address, Pelosi said, I was near tears throughout the prime ministers speech saddened by the insult to the intelligence of the United States as part of the P5 +1 nations, and saddened by the condescension toward our knowledge of the threat posed by Iran and our broader commitment to preventing nuclear proliferation....more
YouTube link:
KoKo
(84,711 posts)speech, though.
Seems those Nancy is talking to with her "turned back" are smiling at her and very comfortable. Is that Steny Hoyer Clapping Profusely to her Left in the photo.
Peace Activist and Ex-CIA Analyst Ray McGovern Beaten, Arrested for Silent Protest at Clinton Speech
LittleBlue
(10,362 posts)and get angry that an American president was undermined in his own country for pursuing peace talks.
Netanyahu's argument was ludicrous. Iran's leaders are violent maniacs, therefore we should do nothing and eventually these maniacs will propose a sensible solution. That makes sense.
Martin Eden
(12,875 posts)Doesn't matter why.
Wella
(1,827 posts).
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)Wella
(1,827 posts)Sad.
Autumn
(45,120 posts)Fixed it for you Nancy. Hypocrite, you can't have it both ways and still be credible.
spanone
(135,873 posts)an insult to all americans.
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)bravenak
(34,648 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)This countries leaders have lost their collective minds. THANK GOD there is one person still capitan of this ship and still steering it through all these political icebergs!
THANK YOU PRESIDENT OBAMA! I feel he is the only one left not insane. Everyone else is playing kabuki theater.
hopemountain
(3,919 posts)i your post!
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)say, France? Sounds so parental.
'That is why, as one who values the U.S. Israel relationship, and loves Israel,..."
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)Sunlei
(22,651 posts)republicans had one of their RW political charities pay millions to send 50!! or 60!! of them to Israel in January to set-up their RW drama.
republicans wasted another 3 months ignoring the American people and creating drama. All Ds should have been there and stood with Mrs. Pelosi.