Rónán Mullen (Independent)

I also join those who have called for a debate on the Middle East. It is tragic that Israel, a country which many of us respect and whose right to exist none of us disputes, appears to deviate from the normal standards of justice seeking because it has a strong ally. It is important we have a debate on this. Many of us who like to criticise the Republican Party in the United States for its bias should note that Senator Obama and Senator Clinton will probably have very little to say in criticism of Israel over the next few months.