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Meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister, Ros-Lehtinen to Emphasize Unequivocal U.S. Support for Jewish State

Statement

Date: Feb. 7, 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement prior to a Committee meeting later today with Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Avigdor Lieberman:

"As we meet with the Foreign Minister of Israel, Palestinian leader Abu Mazen is preparing to form a government together with Hamas, a foreign terrorist organization bent on destroying Israel. The Iranian regime is continuing to race toward nuclear weapons capabilities, as the "Supreme Leader' again calls for Israel's destruction.

"At this critical time, we must support our ally Israel and stand strongly and unequivocally with Israel in addressing the threats to both our nations. Supporting Israel goes beyond rhetoric. It means holding the Palestinian Authority accountable for its violations of its commitments, and it means applying crippling sanctions and other pressure to stop Iran before it achieves a breakout nuclear capability."


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