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Word: moynihanâ (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1976-1976
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...draft resolution that was expected to call for acceptance of "the national rights" of Palestinians and a timetable for Israeli withdrawal from all territory occupied since the 1967 war. Although the U.S. reportedly would be amenable to a resolution that recognized "the legitimate interests" of the Palestinians, Moynihan???who is acting under precise instructions from a somewhat nervous State Department during this debate?said the U.S. would veto any formulation that mentioned Palestinian "rights" or Israeli withdrawal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DIPLOMACY: A FIGHTING IRISHMAN AT THE U.N. | 1/26/1976 | See Source »

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