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Taken Question
Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC

Question Taken at the January 11, 2010 Daily Press Briefing
January 13, 2010


Question: What is the United States’ reaction to Israel’s recent announcement that it is building a security barrier along its border with Egypt?

Answer: Israel has a right to defend itself and to monitor and protect its borders. Israel is solely responsible for security and law enforcement on the Israeli side of the border.



PRN: 2010/041

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