Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My record is pretty strong in relation to disagreeing with the United States on certain issues in the United Nations. We voted for a motion that was very critical of the United States on the Jerusalem issue, despite being asked not to. My record is pretty clear in that regard.

I do not think some of the comparisons are relevant. As far as I am concerned, it is a warped idea that one would equate condemnation of the use of chemical weapons on women and children with the need to condemn airstrikes on buildings where notice was given to make sure that no civilians were killed or injured.

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