Obama, Romney Support for Israel Reassures Jewish Voters
October 23, 2012
U.S. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney debated U.S. foreign policy late Monday in Florida. The presidential race is so close, that one issue, or one voting block could decide the upcoming election.
Patriotic songs set the mood in a small theater in South Florida's affluent Palm Beach County where residents gathered to watch the presidential debate. Many here are Jewish-Americans, a small but politically active voting block in Florida that largely support Democratic candidates. During the debate, President Barack Obama addressed their number one foreign policy concern, the safety and security of Israel.
“First of all, Israel is a true friend. It is our greatest ally in the region. And if Israel is attacked, America will stand with Israel. I've made that clear throughout my presidency,” Obama said.
But relations between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been strained over how to deal with Iran's nuclear program. Republican candidate Mitt Romney said the president has exhibited weakness in his outreach to the Muslim world.
“Mr. President, the reason I call it an apology tour is because you went to the Middle East and you flew to Egypt and to Saudi Arabia and to Turkey and Iraq. And by the way, you skipped Israel, our closest friend in the region, but you went to the other nations,” Romney said.
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