So..back to the topic. I agree, it is pretty idiotic to make that claim but then politicians are known for that.
Yup, it was political grand standing at best. I don't feel anyone in basic agreement with my side of this argument needs to use phony arguments. The truth is all thats needed.
The Arab Muslims of the mandated area are no different that any other Arab muslims in the middle east. But its got nothing whatsoever to do with ones linguistic skills.