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Blumenthal Praises Obama Address to United Nations

Statement

Date: Sept. 21, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after President Obama's speech to the United Nations:

"I applaud President Obama for his address to the United Nations today, reiterating America's unshakeable commitment to Israel's security. The President's strong message shows again that our shared interests as well as our friendship with Israel are deep and enduring. I agree that the Israelis and Palestinians must reach agreement through negotiations on the issues that divide them, not in the United Nations, and that any lasting peace must acknowledge the very real security concerns Israel faces."

Earlier this week, Senator Blumenthal joined thirteen of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama urging him to utilize the opportunity offered by his address at the United Nations to reaffirm and explain America's determination to stand by Israel.


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