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Democratic U.S. presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama shaking hands with his rival Senator Hillary Clinton at the conclusion of their debate in Philadelphia Wednesday. (AP)
Last update - 18:03 17/04/2008
Clinton vows 'massive' U.S. retaliation if Iran attacks Israel
By Shmuel Rosner, Haaretz Correspondent
Tags: U.S. presidential race 

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Obama fielded tough questions dealing with past controversies, including the one surrounding controversial remarks made by the pastor of the senator's church, Reverend Jeremiah Wright.

On the question of Iran Obama took a softer stance than his rival, saying "I think it is very important that Iran understands that an attack on Israel is an attack on our strongest ally in the region" and that "I would consider an attack unacceptable, and the United States would take appropriate action."

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      1.   I think Senator Clinton is putting the cart before the horse 17:04  |  Natallie Durson 17/04/08
      2.   They have all sold their souls to the devil..... 17:17  |  Deborah 17/04/08
      3.   Does Clinton vow a `massive` U.S. retaliation... 17:19  |  Deborah 17/04/08
      4.   wasreal be gone and hilary not elected 17:20  |  chance in hell? 17/04/08
      5.   I hope US voters will also take "appropriate action" in November 17:48  |  Alan SA 17/04/08
      6.   WE NEED TO ELIMINATE IRAN`S THREAT, NOT "MASSIVE US RETALIATION") 17:54  |  VOICE of MOSHIACH))) 17/04/08
      7.   USA&ISRAEL MEAN COMMON VALUES&ENEMY 18:04  |  DEVIL 17/04/08
      8.   Obama shows he is more like Carter everyday 18:19  |  Dish It Out 17/04/08
      9.   Massive retaliation 18:23  |  Larry 17/04/08
      10.   Massive prevention, not massive retaliation 18:14  |  Morris Valentine 17/04/08
      11.   Clinton posturing for Pennsylvania Jews 18:36  |  Dovy 17/04/08
      12.   And Zionist attacks on Palestinians?! 18:41  |  Dovy 17/04/08
      13.   All this harrumphing bull from desperate politicos 18:41  |  Clickfool 17/04/08
      14.   Iran has never attacked a country 18:43  |  David 17/04/08
      15.   #3,4: irony=antisemitic remarks from someone name deborah 18:47  |  david 17/04/08
      16.   Hillary would make a fine Vice for President McCain! 18:55  |  :-) 17/04/08
      17.   Dear Mr. PM Olmert & Leaders of the World 19:01  |  Please think of us! 17/04/08
      18.   Clinton understands the threat Israel faces 19:14  |  Concerned 17/04/08
      19.   # 1 Like, all pal`s, you Fatmah cant comprehend what is good for. 19:23  |  misha 17/04/08
      20.   "..if Israel is attacked". Depends on what definition of "is" is. 19:28  |  Dr. L. Brnd 17/04/08
      21.   We have not read yet about the promise to move 19:28  |  Man deVoshkes 17/04/08
      22.   We have not read yet about the promise to move 19:28  |  Man deVoshkes 17/04/08
      23.   "Joan of Arc Clinton" and Pennsylvania.. 19:36  |  Stephen. 17/04/08
      24.   Israel does not need a nanny in the White House. 19:40  |  Stephen. 17/04/08
      25.   Jews or not, Shiite entity shpuld be constrained: 19:44  |  17 17/04/08
      26.   # 10. Please think of us. 19:46  |  Stephen. 17/04/08
      27.   Clinton is right on retaliation matter 19:48  |  Brod 17/04/08
      28.   US Taxpayers, Clinton is sucking for AIPAC 19:56  |  Zack 17/04/08
      29.   Sounds great if Iran attacks Israel 19:59  |  George Zaidan 17/04/08
      30.   2Deborah,in this case the devil is the jewish Lobby,their 20:06  |  lakshmi 17/04/08
      31.   McCain Will WIN! 20:09  |  Smart Guy 17/04/08
      32.   massive retaliation... 20:28  |  ljf-canada 17/04/08
      33.   Israel beat Iran by itself 20:33  |  Joey 17/04/08
      34.   HILLARY KNOWS WHERE THE MONEY IS 20:43  |  Arik Silverman 17/04/08
      35.   Response to 37 ( Dish it Out) - Jews Will Still Vote for Obama 20:58  |  Tod Zuckerman 17/04/08
      36.   Doctor Strangeloves 21:06  |  Shirley Jackson 17/04/08
      37.   @2 &3Deborah 21:11  |  sammy 17/04/08
      38.   All Candidates Will Say Anything To Anyone, But 21:15  |  Markus 17/04/08
      39.   American Voters saw both candidates... 21:24  |  mike 17/04/08
      40.   David #12 21:26  |  Tal 17/04/08
      41.   McCain will win - beware terrorists (& supporters) 21:28  |  ClickDick 17/04/08
      42.   The Israeli colon is not big enough for all the US politicians 21:40  |  Andreas 17/04/08
      43.   2nd Try,Deborah,in this case the devil is the Lobby,its 21:51  |  lakshmi 17/04/08
      44.   MOMMY HILLARY AND BULLY SON ISRAEL 22:01  |  JoeMomma 17/04/08
      45.   #9 Morris Valentine beating war drums in LA 22:23  |  Labhras 17/04/08
      46.   #12 David 22:29  |  Retread 17/04/08
      47.   after the jews the vatican 22:44  |  tobia 17/04/08
      48.   Clinton knows her stuff!! 22:49  |  Arnold 17/04/08
      49.   Idiots will say anything 22:50  |  Barak Obamawitz 17/04/08
      50.   US would retaliate AFTER Israel is attacked 23:11  |  Hiilda 17/04/08
      51.   Right on the mark 23:24  |  Brod 17/04/08
      52.   I wonder what Clinton would do if Israel Attacked Iran? 23:29  |  Mike 17/04/08
      53.   To Labhras 23:33  |  Morris Valentine 17/04/08
      54.   #9, Morris Valentine 23:33  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 17/04/08
      55.   Does anyone knows where Obama?s $100 Million from? 23:38  |  Fina 17/04/08
      56.   print my statement Harrass 23:41  |  two smart 17/04/08
      57.   DOVY AND DEBORAH - OY! 00:13  |  jeremy 18/04/08
      58.   Obama like Carter? 00:18  |  why more war? 18/04/08
      59.   I don`t trust any of those American candidates for the presidency 00:38  |  Edith 18/04/08
      60.   why wait? do it now. 00:50  |  frenz 18/04/08
      61.   Obama would take appropiate action 00:52  |  Robert 18/04/08
      62.   Wake up Hilary! 00:59  |  Maureen Ann 18/04/08
      63.   Iran wont attack israel 01:14  |  jon 18/04/08
      64.   Mrs Clinton... They already are attacking DUHHHH 01:17  |  Jose 18/04/08
      65.   Clinton the Ziocon IDIOT 01:30  |  jc 18/04/08
      66.   Hillary 01:35  |  salty 18/04/08
      67.   No 12 David an act of war 01:53  |  a wandering Jew 18/04/08
      68.   What they will not do for the sake of few votes. 02:04  |  It Does 18/04/08
      69.   Is it worth it? 02:06  |  a wandering Jew 18/04/08
      70.   Hillary Clinton can win us the United States 02:07  |  Zev 18/04/08
      71.   Old tricks won`t work 02:28  |  ZAC 18/04/08
      72.   vintage brod 02:35  |  hollingworth