But during the first administration, when President Trump said, we're moving the embassy and we're recognizing Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the eternal nation of Israel, only three members of his administration supported him at the cabinet level, despite the fact that Multiple presidents had promised to do this [recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital] for more than 23 years, starting with Bill Clinton. And every six months since President Clinton said, we're going to recognize Jerusalem, the American executive, the commander in chief, had to officially inform your government, sorry, we're not doing it this year. (18:14–18:22)
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Asserts that U.S. presidents promised to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital for over 23 years.
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