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NJDhockeyfan5/20/2009 8:41:07 am PDT

This is encouraging…76 senators sign letter to O about Israel.

US Senators press Obama on ‘risk’ for Israel

WASHINGTON (AFP) – A vast majority of US senators on Tuesday urged President Barack Obama to mind the “risks” to Israel in any Middle East peace accord as he presses for a two-state solution to the six-decade conflict.

“As we work closely with our democratic ally, Israel, we must take into account the risks it will face in any peace agreement,” 76 of the 100 senators wrote Obama in a letter released to reporters.

“Without a doubt, our two governments will agree on some issues and disagree on others, but the United States friendship with Israel requires that we work closely together as we recommit ourselves to our historic role of a trusted friend and active mediator,” they wrote.

Question: Which 24 senators did not sign the letter?