09/20/2010
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"Today, Israel thrives as a diverse and vibrant democracy and as a 'startup nation' that celebrates entrepreneurship and innovation."
"We will continue to work with Israel to support a two-state solution to the decades-old conflict."
"On behalf of the American people, I wish President Peres, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the Israeli people a joyous Yom Ha'atzmaut."
"Science, accumulated and reviewed over decades, tells us that our planet is changing in ways that will have profound impacts on all of humankind."