A Bush administration official says the U.S. supports Israel unconditionally. Addressing the closing plenary of the United Jewish Communities’ General Assembly, Cabinet member Tommy Thompson said that “supporting Israel is absolutely essential to the security of the United States,” and that “America will stand for Israel, period.” Delegates responded with a standing ovation.
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