(CNSNews.com) – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says he's not "anti-Israel," but he believes Israel has responded disproportionately to Palestinian provocations; he says the U.S. "is going to to have to treat the Palestinian people with respect and dignity," and be more "even-handed" in peace negotiations; and he thinks it's time to say that "Netanyahu is not right all of the time."
"I believe the United States and the rest of the world have got to work together to help the Palestinian people," he said.
The stage is set for 30,000 eager rollers, racers and pacers to see an unassuming man's vivid professional and emotional contribution to Boston's marathon.
Internationally heralded as one of the world's most prestigious races, Boston's 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton into the Hub is the oldest marathon in the nation, dating back to 1897. Today's daffodil-dotted route is also a cross-cultural celebration of Patriots' Day, family fun and goodwill. As the pulse of the city with spring fever quickens, it's estimated more than 500,000 people wait for athletes to cruise, crawl and crash towards the newly freshened finish line on Boylston Street. Together, participants and spectators embrace the spirit of trying to reach the seemingly impossible dream of finishing the race with grace — irrespective of time.
