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October 6, 2011       Share:    

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/clinton-tells-unesco-to-stay-out-of-palestine-debate-as-us-lawmakers-warn-agency-of-lost-funds/2011/10

Clinton Tells UNESCO to Stay Out of Palestine Debate

(AP-Washington Post) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called UNESCO's deliberation "inexplicable" at a time when the Palestinian bid for UN recognition and membership was being examined by the Security Council. "I think that that is a very odd procedure indeed and would urge the governing body of UNESCO to think again before proceeding with that vote." The U.S. provides 22% of UNESCO's budget. Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas), the chairwoman of the House panel that controls U.S. foreign aid, said, "Making a move in another UN agency will not only jeopardize our relationship with the Palestinians, it will jeopardize our contributions to the United Nations."

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