The candidates were asked about their responses to the Palestinian attempt to declare statehood at the United Nations, and how they would handle the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Mitt Romney said: “First you don’t allow an inch of space to exist between you, and your friends and allies.” He then repeated his usual accusation that President Obama went on an “apology tour” for America around the world, and criticized Obama for publicly opposing Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank — saying that if there is a disagreement with an ally it should be expressed privately, while standing behind Israel in public.
Herman Cain also chimed in: “If in fact it was clear to the Palestinians where the United States stood, they might have had second thoughts about pulling such a move without negotiating with Israel.”
