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Joe Biden: The days of cozying up to dictators is over

[Excerpts of DNC speech]: "What we know about this president is that if he's a president who takes no responsibility. Refuses to lead. Blames others," Biden said. "Cozies up to dictators and fans the flames of hate and division."

"I take very personally and the profound responsibility of serving as commander in chief," Biden said. "I'll be a president who will stand with our allies and friends and make it clear to our adversaries the days of cozying up to dictators is over."

Source: D.Brennan/Newsweek on 2020 Democratic National Convention Aug 21, 2020

Pope Francis: Israel & Palestine should be separate, independent countries

Pope Francis called for Israel and Palestine to be separate, independent countries. The Pope indirectly addressed Trump's decision last week to officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a controversial move that many--including the more than 120 nations that backed a United Nations resolution--believe will undermine the so-called "two-state solution."

The Pope implored followers to consider the children who continue "to suffer because of growing tensions between Israelis and Palestinians." Palestinians, who hope that Jerusalem will be the capital of their future state, were enraged by Trump's move, with protesters burning American flags and clashing with Israeli soldiers.

"Let us pray that the will to resume dialogue may prevail between the parties and that a negotiated solution can finally be reached, one that would allow the peaceful coexistence of two states within mutually agreed and internationally recognized borders," said Pope Francis in the Vatican.

Source: Newsweek magazine, "Christmas Message" Dec 25, 2017

Jill Stein: Attended Moscow event with Putin, says she was critical

A campaign spokesperson told Newsweek that Stein "attended at her own expense to spread a message of peace and diplomacy" and gave a speech in Moscow "in which she criticized the excessive militarism of both Vladimir
Source: Newsweek magazine on 2023 Presidential hopefuls Nov 10, 2023

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