Ben Cardin actually said...

The only way to pursue that is through direct negotiations; and that a vote in the United Nations, even though its legality may have some question, a vote within the United Nations would be counterproductive to that end.

Context

Cardin emphasizes the importance of direct negotiations over a UN vote for Palestinian statehood.

03/15/2011

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