Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 14, 2017
But the United States cannot be party to what amounts to State-paid murder compensation.
Said by
Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Castro emphasizes the U.S. stance against funding the Palestinian Authority's compensation for violence.

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