02/04/2009
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"By extending freedom, opportunity and dignity to people throughout the world, we express our core American values and demonstrate American leadership."
"I think it is somewhat incongruous to say we are doing this to show solidarity with Israel."
"I have one other question. We have the Leahy amendment, which prohibits aid to units of foreign security forces that violate human rights."
"We live in an increasingly competitive and dangerous world."