Speaking to a joint meeting of Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed the world what strong diplomatic leadership looks like in facing the threat of a nuclear Iran.  It was a historic speech, and Netanyahu used the opportunity to make the case that the alterative to the deal under negotiation is not “no deal,” it is “a better deal.” He also took great care to assuage critics in the Democratic Party, calling Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid “my friend” and congratulating him on his recovery from injuries in a recent accident, citing the old saying on it being “hard to keep a good man down.” He thanked President Obama effusively for his support of Israel, citing specifics, but also noting that some matters would stay secret, possibly forever. In other words, he disarmed those critics who portrayed his visit as political and a slap in the face of President Obama. A complete transcript of the speech is...(Read Full Post)