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"Hezbollah is a terrorist group that is not simply a threat to Israel and the United States, but also to Europe. Its continuing rocket attacks on Israel are fundamentally attacks on the peace process."

˜ Ben Nelson

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Friday, July 28, 2006
NELSON: EUROPEAN UNION SHOULD OUTLAW HEZBOLLAH AS TERRORIST GROUP

WASHINGTON, DC – Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson today issued the following statement on developments in the Middle East.   

“Our Nation continues to stand with Israel as it defends itself against Hezbollah, Hamas and their state sponsors.   

“Next week, several Senators and I will be sending a letter that calls on the European Union to place Hezbollah on the EU’s list for the Application of Specific Measures to Combat Terrorism which would effectively outlaw Hezbollah in Europe, and prohibit them from raising funds there.

“Hezbollah is a terrorist group that is not simply a threat to Israel and the United States, but also to Europe. Its continuing rocket attacks on Israel are fundamentally attacks on the peace process.

“Hezbollah must disarm so that it no longer poses a threat to the democratically elected government of Lebanon or its neighbors.

"I also support an international stabilization force to help the democratically elected Lebanese government's security forces disarm and replace Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon. This international security force should also help to fully implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1559. That's the solution to this crisis and the path to peace. Hezbollah must be disarmed so that it no longer poses a threat to Lebanon's democratic government or Israel."

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