"SH: Back to Iran, doesn't Israel's possession of nuclear weapons destabilize the region, especially since the U.S. government has never acknowledged its existence?
JC: I think there is no comparison between Israel and Iran and those who would draw a comparison ignore the fact that Israel is our ally and one of the most important points of democracy, and one of the most democratic nations in the entire Middle East. Iran is a state-sponsored international terrorism, sponsors Hezbollah and others that kill innocent civilians in pursuit of their agenda. To me, there is no comparison whatsoever.
SH: But, the U.S. government –
JC: I think that rather than allow a filibuster over here, perhaps another question –
SH: [laughs]."