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The Opposition (or Lack thereof) to Hagel

Odd that CUFI is out there swinging and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is silent.
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Three thoughts as the U.S. Senate gears up to consider on Jan. 31 the nomination of Chuck Hagel for the position of secretary of defense:

(1) It’s more than a bit curious that Barack Obama should nominate a politician of no distinction, with no significant bills to his name, no administrative accomplishments, and no known ideas, to the hugely important post of secretary of defense. It’s even more curious that Hagel is known for only two foreign policy/defense views: being soft on Iran and hostile to Israel. This certainly sends a strong signal to Israel.

(2) It’s been dismaying to note that, after an initial expression of skepticism, American Jewish institutions have taken a pass on the Hagel nomination. It would appear that, for them, access trumps other considerations.

(3) In contrast, Christians United for Israel (CUFI), released a statement expressing opposition to Hagel on account of his “unacceptable blindness to the greatest security threat of our day,” namely Iran and Hezbollah. In addition, CUFI announced that at least 400 Christian leaders will travel to Capitol Hill this week to lobby representatives of all 100 senators.

Comment: Odd that CUFI is out there swinging and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is silent.

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  1. Jean Pierre Katz says:
    January 28, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Only a filabuster can prevent Hagel's confirmation now that Senator Schumer has betrayed his constituents.

    Hagel's conversion on major policies is not taken seriously in Teheran, and I hope one Senator will realize his confirmation does torpedo any chance of negotiation.

  2. Anonymous says:
    February 16, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Please sign this anti-Hagel petition, and pass it on.

    http://aclj.org/israel/stop-president-obama-anti-israel-nomination

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