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Nicholas Begich: “They [Israel] are the regional counterweight to terrorism…”

Featuring: Nicholas Begich, Republican | U.S. House Alaska At-large District

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Because that to me is actually very concerning because that is not Alaska. That's not Alaskan. It's not American either. I mean, Israel has been our longstanding ally in the Middle East. They [Israel] are the regional counterweight to terrorism throughout the Middle East, specifically in Iran. but of course, throughout their region. And the problem is, if you don't support Israel, their right to exist, defend their ability to defend themselves from terrorism, what message are you sending the rest of our allies? (01:00–07:49)

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Asserts that Israel acts as a counterweight to terrorism in the Middle East, particularly against Iran.

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