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On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
Our demands on Hamas are the Quartet demands on Hamas which is, you know, Hamas, to be accepted as a responsible player, needs to accept the Quartet conditions of recognition of Israel, renunciation of violence, and adherence to all the agreements that have been signed between the PLO and Israel.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin outlines the conditions Hamas must meet for acceptance.

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