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Barack Obama: I have never suggested that Israel should ever trade away its security for the prospect of peace.

On the recordMay 28, 2015
I have never suggested that Israel should ever trade away its security for the prospect of peace.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Interview with Ilana Dayan of Israel Channel 2

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