Mr Obama has previously backed that view and told reporters in Ramallah on Thursday that he still believed settlement activity could not "advance the cause of peace".

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"The question is really one, in my view, of law, " Feinstein told reporters in a Capitol hallway.

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"The entire gamut of ministries is still open, contrary to the widely publicized view that it is only one ministry that is still outstanding, " he told reporters.

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"This may have begun to influence program managers' view of how to achieve program directives, " NASA chief Sean O'Keefe told reporters Wednesday.

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"The decision was taken that a candidate, in view of the local circumstances, should be supported on that particular issue, " he told reporters at the news conference.

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"Despite different points of view, committed partners can accomplish great things together when the world needs it, " Kerry told reporters in Russia's capital.

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"I have tried to watch the news to get the most balanced view that I can possibly get without getting too corrupted by false information, " Webber told gathered reporters.

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"My own view is that it has a very slim chance of being scheduled on the floor, " Armey told reporters.

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