“We, in our little corner, in the Middle East, in Israel, are tensely waiting to see whether


“We, in our little corner, in the Middle East, in Israel, are tensely waiting to see whether you will continue the tradition of American presidents of recent generations and will view us as allies, as your forward aircraft carrier in this bloody part of the world.”

An editorial

In Yediot Ahronot, Israel’s biggest daily newspaper, in a message to President Obama.

“The thing that frightens me the most (is) I’m going to have to stand in that circle and dance in a minute.”

Vice President Joe Biden

Before dancing with his wife in front of the military men and women gathered at the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball.