 As now is the time for the U.S. to stand up strong for its greatest ally and only bastard of freedom in the Middle East. And to stand up for the Jewish people. Something Continente tells the Salem Radio Network is not happening, with Linda Thomas-Greenfield serving as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Bob Agnew reporting. On Wall Street, the Dow up by 15 points, the Nasdaq rose 87, the S&P advanced 8, oil up to $80.90 a barrel. More at townhall.com.