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Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen on Vice President Mike Pence’s Visit to the Middle East

Wednesday, January 10, 2018/ By: Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen

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Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen previews Vice President Mike Pence's upcoming visit to the Middle East following the Trump administration’s announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Kurtzer-Ellenbogen also addresses the importance of the trip and the expectations for the visit to neighboring Arab nations.

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