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On the recordMay 7, 2008
Israel is not only our strongest ally in the region and one of our strongest allies in the world, but there is a special connection between America and Israel.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship.

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