03/17/2013
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"Religious persecution is anathema to Americans. We believe in the freedom to worship."
"The Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism is a key post in enabling the United States to fulfill this mission."
"President-elect Obama has spoken about his deep concern for the loss of civilian life in Gaza and Israel."
"It is not time to lift the embargo on Cuba, especially since it provides an important source of leverage for further change on the island."