Even Mr. Perry's declaration that Social Security is a "Ponzi scheme, " much discussed in Monday's debate, has a parallel in the 1980 campaign.

WSJ: Doubts About Perry Echo Those Faced by Reagan

Israel knows the United States will use its veto in the Security Council to oppose the declaration of a Palestinian state, should it come to that.

BBC: Palestinians head for UN state showdown

Much of the discussion about this goal has centered on whether or not US President Barack Obama will veto a UN Security Council resolution endorsing such a declaration.

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