[Peace-discuss] Gill on lebanese war

[karen medina]

ouroboros rex wrote:
>  And please, let's not waste our time with Fox News cites.  Do you have 
> the text of the letter?  The Fox article seems not to.

'Senate Democrats press Iraqi PM on Israel remarks
'In a letter to al-Maliki, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, 
Democratic Whip Dick Durbin of Illinois and Sen. Charles Schumer of New 
York called the Iraqi leader's comments troubling.
'"Your failure to condemn Hezbollah's aggression and recognize Israel's 
right to defend itself raise serious questions about whether Iraq under 
your leadership can play a constructive role in resolving the current 
crisis and bringing stability to the Middle East," the letter said.'
- CNN, July 25, 2006

The beginning of the letter:
'Dear Speaker Hastert:
'We are writing to object to Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki’s 
planned address to Congress this Wednesday. In the wake of comments made 
by Mr. Maliki and other members of the Iraqi leadership denouncing 
Israel, it is clear that their foreign policy goals are at odds with 
those of the United States. The Speaker’s podium reflects our nation’s 
values. We the Members of the House, under your leadership, decide who 
receives that honor, and the list should not include anyone whose 
interests conflict with the United States.'

The rest of the text is available here: 
http://www.house.gov/delauro/press/2006/July/maliki_address_7_25_06.html