Biden plays defense on Israel in Florida

From NBC/NJ's Mike Memoli JUPITER, Fla. -- As his three-day bus tour of the Sunshine State worked its way south, Joe Biden placed additional emphasis this morning on seniors issues and Israel, saying that the security of the latter can be best assured by restoring America’s image abroad. “I’ve worked with every prime minister of Israel from Golda Meir right through to the present prime minister,” Biden said. “That’s why Barack and I know, we know what the Israelis know and all our friends know. That is, the greater the respect for America, the stronger America is in the world, the more secure Israel and the rest of our friends are in the world.” The line was notable not just because of where it was delivered, but also because it came as the McCain campaign criticized the Los Angeles Times for withholding a video they say “could provide a clearer link between Barack Obama and Rashid Khalid,” a Palestinian activist. ...( read more ) (link)