Barack Obama actually said...

Now, Israel is a strong ally of the United States. It will not stop being a strong ally to the United States and I will continue to believe that Israel's security is paramount.

Context

Obama reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel's security while advocating for peace.

01/25/2009

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