Perry: As a Christian....I Stand With Israel

The liberal think tank Center for American Progress is pretty upset with Texas Governor Rick Perry. It denounced Perry's remarks in New York as "Theocratic Foreign Policy." The group has taken umbrage with Perry's "As a Christian, I have a clear directive to support Israel, so from my perspective it's pretty easy," Perry said. "Both as an American and as a Christian, I am going to stand with Israel." Not backing down Perry's camp issued this statement.

"We realize in some quarters it's unacceptable for elected officials, especially
conservatives, to discuss faith in the public arena," says spokesman Ray
Sullivan. "However, throughout history American presidents and political leaders
have cited their faith and America's roots in Judeo-Christian values. Governor
Perry believes support for our ally Israel is good for America, important to
peace and stability in the Middle East and is consistent with Christian faith
and with Jewish teachings."

Perry called Obama's approach to the Middle East "naive and arrogant, misguided and dangerous". It's refreshing to hear a politician in New York speak openly about any religion other than Islam.