After a long period of legislative inaction, Romney resorted to a publicity stunt.

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"I do think it would be wise if she would come in front of the Congress and explain why she has taken the route she has and the inaction that she has taken during this period of time, " Sen.

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Given the shortness of the grace period that militant Palestinians have allowed Mr Abbas, such inaction is folly.

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