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Our country should be a leader—in collaboration with the international
community—in addressing
regional conflicts
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Leadership on the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
is an especially urgent pri-
ority. The United States should actively pursue comprehensive negotia-
tions leading to a just and peaceful resolution that respects the legitimate
claims and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians, ensuring security
for Israel, a viable state for Palestinians, respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty,
and peace in the region. Defending human life, building peace, combat-
ing poverty and despair, and protecting freedom and human rights are not
only moral imperatives—they are wise national priorities that will make
our nation and world safer.