Sunday, March 1, 2015

Kerry: Netanyahu 'Welcome to Speak in US'

Secretary of State issues mollifying words, says: 'We don't want to see this turned into some great political football.'

Secretary of State John Kerry said on ABC Sunday that Israel prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu is "welcome to speak in the United States," taking a mollifying tone after earlier administration statements attacked Netanyahu for the decision to address Congress.

"Let's move back then to Israel and Iran," said the host. "You're headed over for further negotiations. While you're gone, Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu will be addressing Congress. Susan Rice said it was destructive to U.S.-Israeli relations. Do you agree?" (Read More)