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Joseph R. Biden
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U.S. Senator (D-DE)
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Con Israeli negotiations with HAMAS to the question "What are the solutions to the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict?" |
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"Israel cannot be expected to negotiate with a party that calls for its destruction, engages in terrorism and maintains an armed militia. Hamas must choose: bullets or ballots."
"The Israel Factor: Joseph Biden"
www.haaretz.com
Oct. 23, 2006
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Credibility
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Experts
Members of Congress, Ambassadors, Counsul Generals,
heads of government, members of legislative bodies, and Ph.D.'s with
significant involvement in, or related to, the Palestinian-Israeli
conflict.
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| Involvement: |
1972-present - U.S. Senator (D-DE)
Serves on the Foreign Relations Committee and the Judiciary Committee
Adjunct Professor, Widener University School of Law, (teaches a seminar on constitutional law), 1991-present
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| Education: |
JD, Syracuse University College of Law, 1968
BA, History & Political Science, University of Delaware, 1965
Archmere Academy, 1961
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Affiliations/
Honors: |
Adjunct Professor, Widener University School of Law, (teaches a seminar on constitutional law), 1991-present
Senate Democratic Steering and Coordination Committee
Co-Chairman, Senate NATO Observer Group
Co-Chairman, Senate National Security Working Group
Vice Chairman, NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Co-Chairman, Congressional Fireman's Caucus
Co-Chairman, Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus
Member, Congressional Air Force Caucus
Member, National Guard Caucus
Member, Senate Auto Caucus
Member, Senate Biotechnology Caucus
Member, Congressional Port Security Caucus
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Other:
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Select Publications:
- "The Mideast's Second Chance," The Los Angeles Times, Dec. 15, 2004
- "Fires Next Time," The New Republic, June 28, 2004
- "One Last Chance to Get Help," The Washington Post, Nov. 9, 2003
- "Why We Need a Second U.N. Resolution," The Washington Post, Mar. 10, 2003
- "Leading the Mideast," New York Times, Apr. 16, 2002
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