ADL Objects to Ralph Nader's Characterization of U.S. Governmentas 'Puppet' to Israel

U.S. Newswire, July, 2004

NEW YORK, July 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today objected to independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader's characterization of the White House and Congress as being "puppets" of the Israeli government and Israel lobby in the United States.

In a letter to Mr. Nader, Barbara B. Balser, ADL National Chair, and Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, said:

"We write to object to your characterization of the White House and Congress as 'puppets' of the Israeli government. Reasonable people can and do disagree with American policy related to the Middle East, and specifically American support for Israel.

"However, there is a line between thoughtful, reasoned, constructive disagreements and offensive hyperbole. Indeed, one may disagree...

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