03/02/2011
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"Without the state of Israel, America would be far less safe."
"It is important to note who is refusing to come to the negotiating table without preconditions. And that, unfortunately, are the Palestinians."
"Israel is America's aircraft carrier, so to speak, our friendly partner aircraft carrier of democracy and freedom and strength to stop common enemies, like Iran."
"I can't imagine why the United States would even participate in producing any Security Council product."