Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 21, 2023
History has taught us that when terrorists don't pay a price for their terror. When dictators don't pay a price for their aggression, they cause more chaos and death and more destruction.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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President Biden links the need for aid to Israel with the broader implications for global stability.

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