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okaawhatever

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Sun Dec 1, 2013, 07:11 PM Dec 2013

Israel's Former Leader Slams Netanyahu over US

Source: Associated Press

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says his successor has severely damaged the country's relations with the United States.

Speaking before a security conference, Olmert said Sunday that Benjamin Netanyahu's public criticism of the American-led nuclear deal with Iran was provocative and counterproductive. He said he too would differ with the American president, but always made sure to do so in private.

In an apparent response, Netanyahu responded that in contrast to others when it came to the vital security of Israel's citizens "I will not be silent.

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/israels-leader-slams-netanyahu-us-21063054

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Israel's Former Leader Slams Netanyahu over US (Original Post) okaawhatever Dec 2013 OP
"I will not be silent. MyNameGoesHere Dec 2013 #1
Politicians excel at running their yaps iandhr Dec 2013 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Dec 2013 #3
Olmert is right. Bully boy blustering went out with Bush and no one but the GOP wants it back. freshwest Dec 2013 #4
The vultures appearing already? 1000words Dec 2013 #5

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freshwest

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4. Olmert is right. Bully boy blustering went out with Bush and no one but the GOP wants it back.
Mon Dec 2, 2013, 12:55 AM
Dec 2013

Wonder if Netanyahu really does believe in what he says, can he overcome his way of thinking.

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