CAMPAIGN 2012
CAMPAIGN BUZZ 2012
THE HEADLINES….
Romney Backs Israeli Stance on Threat of Nuclear Iran
Source: NYT, 7-29-12
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Mitt Romney visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Sunday. “We respect the right of a nation to defend itself,” he said.
In Jerusalem, Mitt Romney said Iran must prevented from being able to build nuclear weapons, a subtle departure from the Obama administration’s position that Iran not acquire them….READ MORE
Mitt Romney Will ‘Respect’ Israeli Decision to Use Force with Iran If Necessary
Source: ABC News Radio, 7-29-12
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Mitt Romney would “respect” an Israeli decision to use military action if necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, a senior aide said Sunday.
In a briefing to preview Romney’s speech slated for Sunday evening overlooking the Old City in Jerusalem that will focus on the U.S.-Israel relationship, foreign policy adviser Dan Senor said that Romney believes preventing Iran from nuclear capabilities is the “highest national security priority.”
“If Israel has to take action on its own, in order to stop Iran from developing that capability the governor would respect that decision,” said Senor….READ MORE
