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On the recordJuly 18, 2001
Israel has sought a just and lasting peace for its people, who like people all around the world, only want to raise their families and go about their business in peace and harmony. Last year, Israel offered the most comprehensive concessions to bring a permanent peace to the Middle East. Instead of acceptance, the Palestinian answer has been to set off a campaign of terror against Israel. Sixty years ago, European Jews stood alone and the world pledged this would never happen again. I, along with many others, have taken The Jerusalem Pledge being spearheaded by the Simon Wiesenthal Center for a World Conference on Solidarity with Israel. This conference summons Jews and friends from all over the world to Jerusalem to stand together in a show of support. I have already planned a trip to Israel to reaffirm my longstanding support during its time of need. Because terror will not succeed against solidarity.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Republican · Florida

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Addressing Israel's pursuit of peace and solidarity in the face of terrorism.

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