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On the recordJuly 24, 2014
I fully support Israel's right to defend her citizens, to do what is necessary to eliminate the threat of rockets and the threat of terror tunnels dug under the ground into Israeli territory.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Republican · Florida

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Ros-Lehtinen emphasizes Israel's right to defend itself against threats.

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