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Biden Statement on Flotilla
We appreciate the many strong statements of support for Israel from members of Congress and the Vice President today. Vice President Joe Biden, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and GOP Whip Eric Cantor have it right. The United States stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel and simply will not allow Israel to be isolated and falsely accused. As the Vice President said, "I think Israel has an absolute right to deal with its security interest...Israel has a right to know - they're at war with Hamas - has a right to know whether or not arms are being smuggled in."