Obama expects better US-Israel ties after Iran deal in place

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By JULIE PACE

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Friday compared tensions between the U.S. and Israel over the Iranian nuclear deal to a family feud and said he expects quick improvements in ties between the longtime allies once the accord is implemented.

"Like all families, sometimes there are going to be disagreements," Obama said in a webcast with Jewish Americans. "And sometimes people get angrier about disagreements in families than with folks that aren't family."

The president's comments came as momentum for the nuclear accord grew on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers will vote next month on a resolution to disapprove of the deal. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., became the 30th senator to publicly back the agreement, saying Friday that it was a good deal for America and for allies like Israel.

If Senate Democrats can amass 41 votes in favor of the deal, they could block passage of the disapproval resolution. Obama has vowed to veto the resolution if it passes, and Democrats could hold off Republican efforts to override his veto if they get 34 votes — just four more than they have now.

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President Barack Obama pauses as he delivers remarks at an event commemorating the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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[Fred Sanders]

1. Always the diplomat and voice of reason. The anti-Trump is not just the Pope.

How many TV networks covered this speech live?

[MurrayDelph]

2. Hopefully, this agreement will help lead to the downfall

of the Netanyahu administration, which would do a lot to improve Israel's relations with EVERYONE!

[BeyondGeography]

3. Bibi treats him like a fire hydrant and our President constantly has to prove his loyalty

to Israel, going back to the 07-08 campaign. I wonder why that is?

Best temperament of any President in my lifetime.

[bigdarryl]

4. Well maybe not Obama is being naive he better watch out for this plan B from the GOP

http://www.wsj.com/article_email/foes-try-new-ways-to-attack-obamas-iran-nuclear-deal-1440802995-lMyQjAxMTE1MDI1ODYyMzgxWj