Robert Gibbs vs Helen Thomas:

Yes, ma’am.
Q What is this threat from Iran? Who has –
MR. GIBBS: Well, I think if you match the rhetoric of their leadership in wiping Israel off the map –
Q I’ve seen the rhetoric of United States and Israel, as well, that –
MR. GIBBS: I’m sorry?
Q There’s been rhetoric, amazing rhetoric in the last two or three years against Iran.
MR. GIBBS: Well, I don’t think I would match the rhetoric of President Obama with the rhetoric of Iranian leadership in threatening and vowing to seek the capability –
Q (Inaudible) also.
MR. GIBBS: Well, as we’ve discussed, Helen, I’m the new spokesperson for the incoming administration, or the current administration, not the previous one.
Q There is some history, though, with –
MR. GIBBS: In Israel? Several thousand years, I’m told.
But, look, I think if you match the nuclear weapons capability with the rhetoric of the Iranian government there is certainly cause — there’s always cause to be concerned, that’s why –
Q Will you give me a quote from them to say what they’re going to blow up and so forth?
MR. GIBBS: I can certainly provide you some quotes after the briefing of what they’ve vowed to do. We can certainly — somebody can Google that and we’ll send them to you.