12/02/2009
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"Our allies deserve better, especially after invoking Article 5 following the 9/11 attacks and fighting alongside our troops for more than 20 years."
"this is not a hallmark of a democracy by any stretch of the imagination."
"Israel is America's most vital ally in a very turbulent region."
"I welcome the opportunity to work with Congress to meet our financial obligations."