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Home Front: Politix
Pelosi and Hoyer Statement on Seizure of Israeli Soldiers
2006-07-12
WASHINGTON, July 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer released the following statement today condemning Hezbollah for seizing two Israeli soldiers:

"The House Democratic leadership strongly condemns the seizure of Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah terrorists operating from Lebanon. This action, following so closely the seizure of an Israeli soldier by Hamas terrorists operating from Gaza, further dims the prospects for peace in the Middle East. Countries with influence over Hezbollah, particularly Syria and Iran, must move quickly to bring about the return of the soldiers and the end of rocket attacks on Israeli civilians from Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. The Palestinian Authority, and countries with influence over Hamas, must take similar action in Gaza.

"Those who finance, direct, or otherwise support acts like these need to understand that they have produced an extremely dangerous situation and that they are responsible for the consequences. Israel has an inherent right to defend itself, and the United States supports our ally. The sooner the soldiers are returned and those who seized them brought under control, the better for everyone concerned about the future of the Middle East."

OK, who are you and what have you done with our Nancy?
Posted by:Steve

#15  Nuke halflife>>> greater than Donk/Pelosi support halflife, which averages about half the time to the next poll
Posted by: Frank G   2006-07-12 22:41  

#14  They know the most of the people in the US support Israel's right to exist. Talk is cheap, and it pays to be on the right side, at least verbally. I would not like to be Israel and depend on people like Pelosi for my life.
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2006-07-12 22:29  

#13  As soon as the bullets start flying, they will be screaming "Cut and RUN!!!"

Always have, always will...
Posted by: Chulet Thruling5126   2006-07-12 21:06  

#12  does not compute.
Posted by: 2b   2006-07-12 21:01  

#11  Also: yay Steny!
Posted by: Seafarious   2006-07-12 20:15  

#10  The Surprise Meter just pegged and broke the glass.
Are you SURE that was San Fran Nan?
Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom   2006-07-12 20:08  

#9  talk=cheap

Posted by: Mark E.   2006-07-12 19:57  

#8  Can't help but remember Rove's speech in New Hampshire, speaking of the Democrats and war, "They may be with you for the first shots," Rove said of such opponents. "But they're not going . . . to be with you for the tough battles."
Posted by: Sherry   2006-07-12 19:10  

#7  There's an election coming up too. Want to keep the donors happy. Same as the '02 election. I wonder if Ahmedinjihad is on Rove's payroll.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2006-07-12 18:57  

#6  Oh my gaaawd!
I about fell of my chair when I read that!
Posted by: bigjim-ky   2006-07-12 18:54  

#5  My money is on the Nancy-shaped pod.
Posted by: N guard   2006-07-12 18:40  

#4  The Dems don't mind talking its the backing it up part they can't handle.

" they are responsible for the consequences."

like what UN babble. Restrained responce.
Posted by: C-Low   2006-07-12 18:30  

#3  not so surprizing

both Pelosi and Hoyer have long records of supporting Israel's financial aid requests

also both have long supported 'moderate muslims' in the near east and Hamas and Hizb Allah have made the two look foolish.
Posted by: mhw   2006-07-12 18:28  

#2  And no linkage to other issues. Both hostage takings could only be achieved through government financing. That is: Iran.

We have an interventionist, pro-Israel (to a point) President who doesn't have to play to another electorate. At the last election, Bush said that he won "political capital" and was going to spend it. Yes, now stop shopping.
Posted by: Anginens Threreng8133   2006-07-12 18:24  

#1  Woah! Either it is a sign of the End Times or there is a Nancy-shaped pod lying in a basement somewhere in Washington.
Posted by: SteveS   2006-07-12 18:11  

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