By MICHAEL BOWMAN, VOA NEWS—
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution affirming America’s firm opposition to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and pledging full support for Israel in the event of an Israeli military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The chance to slam Iran’s government and speak up for Israel brought a rare moment of complete bipartisan unity to the Senate. Republican Lindsey Graham was a lead sponsor of the resolution.
“If that day ever comes where Israel has to take military action, to our friends in Israel: we will be there with you every step of the way diplomatically, economically, and, yes, militarily. And to the Iranian people: we would love to have a better relationship with you. To the Iranian regime: you are one of the biggest evils on the planet. And we will stand up to you. We will stand by our friends,” Graham said.
The resolution is an expression of the collective will of the Senate. It neither authorizes the use of U.S. military force, nor constitutes a declaration of war.
Democratic Senator Robert Menendez noted a new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency saying that Iran has boosted its ability to enrich uranium with hundreds of new centrifuges.
“We seek full implementation of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran, and urge the president to continue to strengthen enforcement of those sanctions. I cannot emphasize enough my strong concerns about Iran’s nuclear program, and the extraordinary threat it poses – yes, to Israel, but very importantly to the United States of America,” Menendez said.
Iran has long insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, arguing that Israel is the true threat to regional peace.
Well that’s fine and dandy for our spineless senate to pass such a non binding resolution but only the CinC (coward in charge) can give the order and he’s far to bust undergoing a sex change.
More talk, talk, talk. We will huff and buff and blow your house in! Our dysfunctional government has weakened us to the point of bringing only hot air to any situation. We “chose” to not protect an American ambassador; we “chose” the IRS and EPA to attack conservative, productive citizens; we “chose” to suppress a free press; and we “chose” to welcome facets of the Muslim Brotherhood into our government agencies, our commerce, or educational systems, and our military. Oh, friends the fox is definitely in the hen house. Under scrutiny our leadership cannot remember what happened or never had knowledge of what was happing on their watch; and the blame goes to those who seek truth. Shades of Nazi Germany before our eyes. Yes Israel, we are behind you – way, way behind you.
Well at least the US Senate are doing something positive to help Israel; unlike our useless(UK) foreign Minister Haige.who keeps saying Israel should give their land to the Palestinians. No wonder the UK is cursed. And don’t even start me on our useless Prime Minister. God bless Israel.