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Yet despite growing pressure, the obama administration held a strong line against u.n. action, any u.n. action. we were the only administration since 1967 that had not allowed any resolution to pass that israel opposed. in fact, the only time in eight years the obama administration exercised its veto at the united stat states -- united nations was a against a settlement in 2011, and the that resolution did not mention incitement or violence. now, let's look at what's happened since then. since then, there have been over 30,000 settlement units advanced through some stage of the planning proces...

It is the only way to ensure israel's future as a jewish and democratic state, living in peace and security with its neighbors. it is the only way to ensure a future, freedom and dignity for the palestinian people and it is an important way of advancing united states interests in the region. now, i would like to explain why that future is now in jeopardy and provide some context for why we could not in good conscience stand in the way of a resolution at the united nations that makes clear that both sides must act now to preserve the possibility of peace. i'm also here to share my conviction th...

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