The reason that we have sought this waiver, and it is so critically important, is that in the event that the Palestinians seek and obtain membership in a U.N. agency, the last thing we want to do is to give them a double win.
Lowey explains the importance of a U.N. waiver to prevent Palestinian gains.
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