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Benjamin Gilman: “I wish to emphasize that this legislation represents a measured and an appropriate response to the very serious threat…”

On the recordSeptember 26, 2000
I wish to emphasize that this legislation represents a measured and an appropriate response to the very serious threat to U.S. interests in the Middle East posed by the continuing suggestions by Palestinian officials that they may unilaterally declare a Palestinian state. Such a declaration could deal a fatal blow to the peace process and would be a very grave mistake. Our government makes a very serious mistake if it does not make crystal clear to the Palestinian authorities how we would respond to such a step. It is for that reason that I urge strong support for this measure.
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Benjamin Gilman
New York
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Discussing legislation in response to potential Palestinian state declaration.

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