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POLITICS: Obama visits Western Wall, warns of Iranian arms race
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July 24, 2008
Obama visits Western Wall, warns of Iranian arms race


(NECN/ABC) - Barack Obama left the Middle East behind today, landing in Germany this morning.

Obama wrapped up his visit to Israel with a trip to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. He bowed his head in prayer and left a customary note in the wall.

During his trip he promised to work toward and Israeli-Palestinian peace deal.

Obama also spoke about the threat a nuclear Iran could pose to Israel and the rest of the Middle East.

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