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Barack Obama: “The threat of violence is real. Our job is to renew the United States' efforts to help Israel achieve peace with its…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2007
The threat of violence is real. Our job is to renew the United States' efforts to help Israel achieve peace with its neighbors while remaining vigilant against those who do not share this vision.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama discussing the importance of vigilance and peace efforts in the Middle East.

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