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Bob Dole: “I support, and I am certain all of my colleagues support, United States efforts to support Israel's fight against the…”

On the recordMarch 5, 1996
I support, and I am certain all of my colleagues support, United States efforts to support Israel's fight against the killers of Hamas. I have pointed out that continued United States aid to the Palestinian authority is difficult to justify unless Arafat takes concrete action against terrorists who threaten the peace process. It seems to me it is up to Mr. Arafat to take some decisive action. It is not enough to say that he regrets it and it is intolerable. I think we need action not only from Arafat but some action from Syria which has been a safe haven for terrorists the last decade or so.
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Bob Dole
Kansas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing U.S. aid to Israel and the Palestinian Authority in relation to counterterrorism efforts.

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