The President and the U.S. do not want to be directing the Israelis.
Joe Biden: “The President and the U.S. do not want to be directing the Israelis.”
On the recordOctober 19, 2023
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transcripts.cnn.comEditor's note · Context
The quote emphasizes the U.S. position of not wanting to dictate Israeli military strategy.
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