Hi Staman and EzratHashem.
I hear what you are saying, but I do not think I am wrong at all.
Over the years, Gingrich has made comments that Israel expects too much from America, and many other nationalistic statements echoing the sentiments of Pat Buchanan. One proof of this is his Contract with America where he basically did not want to spend a dime on America, let alone on Israel.
I believe Newt has already had many of his real statements “whitewashed” from the internet because he really wants to be president and is not beyond saying and doing whatever he feels needs to be done.
These days, even his statement about “reconsidering” clemency on Pollard, is a weak, pale, and politically manipulative statement on the subject.
Regarding Pollard, he would “consider clemency?” As opposed to not wanting to discuss it? How nice!
Why does he not just come out like so many other statesmen have already done and say, “Release Pollard! He has served more than enough time”.
Newt has not said such a defining statement. Nor will he. He is mincing words. Worse, he is being a slimey politician by such poor example of an ambiguous statement. Again, the chameleon more than a newt.
In any case, time will tell. But dont expect much from any of these career politicians.