Saturday, January 12, 2008

Can You Say "Incongruous"?

Some highlights from an article on Bloomberg.com:

  • President George W. Bush called it "amazing'' to walk in the footsteps of Jesus as he wrapped up a three-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian areas during which he outlined a framework for peace talks between the two sides.
  • After his tour of Capernaum, Bush was given a crystal inscribed with his name and the Biblical passage: "Blessed are those who are peacemakers for they will be called children of God.''
  • After the tour, officials at Yad Vashem told reporters that Bush was moved to tears by the museum and even told Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that the U.S. should have bombed Auschwitz to stop the killings during the Holocaust. Rice later clarified that Bush asked her during the tour why the American government decided against bombing the site.
  • Bush has proposed $11 billion in arms sales to Gulf allies to strengthen their defenses. In his radio speech on Jan. 5, Bush said one reason for his visit to the Arab nations was to "assure them that America's commitment to the security of our friends in the region is strong and enduring.''
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