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Business/Financial

Democratic Leader Hoyer Flails Iran For ‘Dangerous’ Pursuit Of Nukes, And Terrorist Missiles Hitting Israel

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Thursday, May 7th, 2009

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Biden Cites U.S. Commitment To Peace And Security Of Israel Netanyahu: Iran Must Be Barred From Developing Nuclear Weapons Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), the House Democratic leader, assailed Iran for rushing to develop nuclear weapons that would threaten the existence of Israel, adding that the bonds between the United States and Israel are "unbreakable." Hoyer excoriated "Iran's dangerous pursuit of nuclear weapons," which he said would inflict "irreparable harm" on Israelis even if Tehran never launches nuclear-tipped missiles at Israel.…

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