President Rivlin says he is “concerned” by reports from Lausanne, Switzerland, on nuclear talks with Iran.
Speaking at a meeting with US lawmakers, the president said, “We are sitting here in Jerusalem, but our thoughts are focused on what is happening in Lausanne. There is yet to be a clear picture of what is happening there, and reports are contradictory, but we are of course greatly concerned by the possibility that Iran will achieve nuclear capabilities. A nuclear Iran is a threat not only to Israel.
“Naturally we are worried as they call from the podium of the United Nations for Israel’s end. Despite this, I have no doubt that under the leadership of the American President, members of Congress and the Senate, it is possible to stop every evil in the world.”
The president adds, “We used to say that the enemy of your enemy is your friend. But that is not the case in our region today. We must remember who is our ally, and who is our foe. Iran stills poses a threat to world security.”
President Reuven Rivlin meets with Rep. Michael Turner, leader of a delegation of US lawmakers who arrived in Israel on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. (photo credit: Mark Neyman/GPO)
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