The United States views the U.N. relief agency for Palestinians as a stabilizing force in the region. Ambassador Margaret Scobey, addressing the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, noted that the U.S. contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency last year was $108 million.
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