Monday, March 17, 2008

'Germany, Israel face common threats'

Merkel said in her weekly video message broadcast Saturday on the Internet that she planned to stress Germany's deep commitment to defending Israel when she addresses the Knesset on Tuesday.

6 comments:

johnny said...

Germany's
Four Reichs
Origins and Development
Seeking
World Domination
in
Ruthless terror.

by:
Harry Beckhough

"We are apt to close our eyes against a painful truth."
-- Patrick Henry

johnny said...

"We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth...
For my part, I am willing to know the whole truth;
to know the worst; and to provide for it."

Quote by:

Patrick Henry
(1736-1799) US Founding Father
Source:

"The War Inevitable" speech to the Virginia Convention, March 23, 1775

johnny said...

"It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings. ... Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things, which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it. Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves. ... Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

Quote by:

Patrick Henry
(1736-1799) US Founding Father
Source:

"The War Inevitable" speech to the Virginia Convention, March 23, 1775

http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/
henry.html

Kera said...

Wow, great quote. How appropriate for the here and now when we find out about people and situations we would least expect to be involved or planning the most evil events. We can only trust God. As scripture says "trust no man". God's truth (His word)is the only thing that has stood the test of time and will still be around after everything passes away. You don't hear of speeches like that anymore. If there are- the media wouldn't record it anyway.
Thank you for the quote - I really enjoyed it.

Rich Peterson - Medford said...

Excellent quotes Johnny. We would be wise to heed Patrick Henry's words.

From the first leaflet of the resistance of the White Rose we read of the Third Reich: "Rather, by means of gradual, treacherous, systematic abuse, the system has put every man into a spiritual prison. Only now, finding himself lying in fetters, has he become aware of his fate."

Keep up the good work.

Rich

johnny said...

An excellent quote Rich, excellent!

Thanks,

johnny