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Grant F. Smith of the Institute for Research for Research: Middle Eastern Policy discusses the findings of his new book, The Israel Lobby Enters State Government: Rise of the Virginia Israel Advisory Board at Middle East Books and More. Check out other IRmep content at https://IRmep.org

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