<Sounds like he's more in tune with our military leaders than we are...or perhaps he misspoke and should apologize for putting us somewhere where we haven't said we'd go yet?

No apology required. Securing Israel is paramount to peace in the Middle East. This is the stance of the United States, and so it shall be. Taking out the bases that could reach the border of Israel should, therefore, be a top priority. Sharon recently returned to Israel from a personal visit to the White House, and it sounds like he received a predictable assurance.

Good of you to pick it out.

This is still not, however, an example of Israel dictating U.S. policy. This is merely an example of supporting allies.

Dan