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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement commending the Obama Administration on the Security Council veto earlier today of an anti-Israel resolution in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC):
“I commend the Obama Administration for vetoing the counter-productive resolution considered today by the UNSC. Today, the Administration made clear that the U.S. will not allow the U.N. to be turned into a forum to attack our ally, Israel.
“With today’s veto, the Administration made clear that the only path to a real, lasting peace in the region is through direct negotiations.
“As we watch developments in the Middle East with hope and concern, we stand with those who undertake constructive efforts that foster peace and bring greater stability to the region and our world.
“President Obama is to be commended for his leadership and his continuing commitment to peace in the Middle East.”