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Dick Lugar: The reason I raise the subject is that I know that our administration is wrestling with appropriate responses that show…

On the recordMay 13, 2009
The reason I raise the subject is that I know that our administration is wrestling with appropriate responses that show our support of Israel, but, likewise, indicate that military action would have dramatic and perhaps catastrophic results for many countries that may be involved.
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Dick Lugar
Republican · Indiana

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Lugar emphasizes the need for careful U.S. responses to support Israel without escalating military conflict.

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