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"en.20141217.57.3-391-000"2
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"Mr President, I am really pleased that today the European Parliament voted by a huge majority – with only 88 voting against – to recognise the State of Palestine. I am also pleased to see a reference in today’s resolution to votes in the Irish Parliament. So at last we have a common view from this Parliament that respects many of the sensitivities involved around the issue. When you see leaders from the EPP, the Socialists, the ECR, the Liberals, the Greens, largely in agreement – yes, there are some issues about timing – but they are largely in agreement, that is a step forward.
Yes, we know our vote today is symbolic but it clearly states the opinion of Parliament in favour of recognition of a Palestinian State and a two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 borders. There is real urgency about the current situation, and the continuing expansion of Israeli settlements. The Israelis need security, and the Palestinians need their own borders – their own state. I hope that today’s resolution will play some small role in delivering peace to that region."@en1
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