Howard Friedman, writing at Religion Clause:
Yesterday evening, President Bush hosted his annual Hanukkah reception in the Grand Foyer of the White House. In his remarks (full text), the President said in part:
This Hanukkah we celebrate another miraculous victory — the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel. When President Harry Truman led the world in recognizing Israel in May of 1948, many wondered whether the small nation could possibly survive…. Like the Maccabees, Israel has defended itself bravely against enemies seeking its destruction. And today, Israel is a light unto the nations — and one of America’s closest friends.
