A former U.S. congressman said Texas Gov. George W. Bush has changed his mind about moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and he encouraged Muslims to vote for Bush for president. Paul Findley (R-Ill.), viewed by many Jews as one of the most anti-Israel congressmen, posted his message on the Web site of the American Muslim Alliance. The Bush campaign denies any change in the governor’s views on the embassy.
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