On the recordJanuary 25, 2009
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.
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transcripts.cnn.com“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.”
Obama reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel's security while advocating for peace.
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