April 1, 2012

Iran Leaks and Obama's Tough Talk

Jonathan Tobin, Commentary Magazine

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Though Obama's Jewish charm offensive may still be in full swing, government insiders are apparently working overtime to send Israel and the rest of the world the signal that the president's political commitments ought not to be taken all that seriously.

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