Terrorist Defender Gets Influential Justice Post Analysis Social issues constrain GOP Text of Obama's speech to AIPAC Netanyahu Obama Iran It's all kicking off at Mitt Romney mocks announces Medal Freedom honor for Shimon Peres A positive if not enthusiastic reception Focus on as addresses 'I have Israel's back' At least one Republican liked IranAIPAC Not hesitant force defend interests Afternoon Open Thread President #AIPAC I back

Occupy AIPAC to protest Netanyahu's US visit Occupy AIPAC, which calls for a new American foreign policy in the Middle East, kicked off a week of actions (MAR 2-6) to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the Unites States and his push for war on Iran, according to a statement issued by the group. Obama Courts AIPAC, Defends Iran Diplomacy Ahead of Netanyahu Meeting Obama rejected any notion that his administration has not been in Israel's corner. "Over the last three years, as President of the United States, I have kept my commitments to the state of Israel." Video: Obama's AIPAC speech cautions against loose talk of war with Iran Speaking to the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC President Obama said the U.S. will support Israel, and if necessary, use force to keep Iran from building nuclear bombs. Bob Orr reports his speech comes on the day before Mr. Obama's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Obama to AIPAC: 'Already there is too much loose talk of war' President Obama told the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC that while containment of a nuclear Iran was not an option, there was "already too much loose talk of war." AIPAC Policy Conference 2012: GOP Hopefuls to Focus on Iran Before Super Tuesday Iran will likely be the most-discussed issue at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference this weekend, when three of the four remaining candidates for the Republican presidential nomination will give prominent speeches only days before Super Tuesday. Obama to AIPAC: 'I have Israel's back' Addressing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Sunday, President Obama pledged to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Obama said he would "take no options off the table," including a military strike. Obama tells AIPAC talk of war only helps Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address AIPAC, Obama on Monday. read more Obama AIPAC Speech 2012: "I Have Israel's Back" At his annual address at the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC Sunday morning, President Barack Obama sought to reaffirm his commitment to Israel's security while warning against "too much loose talk of war" that has driven up the cost of oil. Occupy AIPAC rallies against war on Iran Occupy AIPAC demonstrators have held a rally outside the pro-Israel lobby group's annual conference in Washington to voice their opposition to potential war on Iran. Obama to AIPAC: Too Much Talk of War With Iran In speech, president reaffirms US support for Israel and says he hopes to pursue a diplomatic route with Iran VIDEO: Obama Defends Israel Support OPINION: A Nuclear Iran Is Not Just Israel's Concern Iran Is Top US-Israel Issue Israel Plans Interceptor Missile Test VIDEO: Obama Warns Iran Not to Call His 'Bluff'
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