In its public posturing, the Obama White House may be playing it rather cool and calm in reaction to news that House Speaker John Boehner — without consulting or notifying 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue — invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress. An Obama spokesman says the move is a “departure” from protocol, and neither the president nor vice president will meet with Netanyahu. But privately, say inside sources, the administration is fuming over the Israeli leader’s plans to go before U.S. lawmakers in March regarding the possibility of stepping up sanctions against Iran. In fact, one unnamed Obama official has reportedly threatened retaliation, saying Netanyahu will pay “a price” if he dares to appeal directly to the senators and representatives.
Posted on: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 00:37:44 +0000
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