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Barack Obama was the first presidential candidate to react to today’s news that an attack on Jewish seminar in Jerusalem had left at least 7 dead:<\/p>\nBarack Obama was the first presidential candidate to react to today’s news that an attack on Jewish seminar in Jerusalem had left at least 7 dead:<\/p>\n
I strongly condemn this cowardly and outrageous attack. The United States must strongly support Israel’s right and capability to defend itself. Today, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, and with the Israeli people who defeat these terrorists every single day that they go about their daily lives.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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