[HT:DT {2nd demerit for again not 'briefing'}]
And any nation - including Iran - should have the right to access peaceful nuclear power if it complies with its responsibilities under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. That commitment is at the core of the Treaty, and it must be kept for all who fully abide by it. And I am hopeful that all countries in the region can share in this goal."Pres. Barack Obama, June 4, 2009
As a policy statement, this means that America (or any other country) cannot deny the right of any country to WMD. It undercuts the reasons for America`s attack in Iraq, assents to nuclear proliferation and precludes any action against Iran.
It also turns the focus on Israel.
Amidst all of the distortions and inaccuracies of Pres Obama`s speech in Cairo, this paragraph sends chills through Israel`s intelligence community. Obama`s emphasis on a commitment to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, something which Israel has refused to agree, since that means opening all of its facilities to inspection - including its top secret plant in Dimona - is a direct threat to Israel`s security.
Aware of Israel`s long-standing policy in this matter, Obama shifts the attack. By linking support for Israel against Iran with the existence of Dimona and Israel's refusal to sign the pact, Obama can blame Israel for American inaction against Iran, and lack of support for its war in Afghanistan.
It`s a perfect excuse: `Israel didn`t do enough; it`s Israel`s fault.`
[Shameful. 'With friends like us... ]
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