07/11/2004
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"In a region beset by wars, terror, and autocracy, and in which we have much at stake, Israel has been our most dependable ally."
"The United States must lead with policies that reflect our national security interests as well as our values."
"Our position on Hamas has not changed; Hamas is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization."
"Our commitment to ensuring Israel's Qualitative Military Edge is reflected in our security assistance, joint exercises, and an extraordinarily close level of consultation and cooperation."