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On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
When I got to Congress 12 years ago there was very little political advantage that one party tried to seek over the other when it came to the issue of Israel.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy reflects on the changing political dynamics surrounding support for Israel over the years.

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