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Source: Raw Story
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) on Sunday suggested that 1,700 civilians who had died in Gaza including children were legitimate targets for Israelis because Hamas was using them as human shields.
Last week, Perry called on the United States to provide vigorous support for Israel so CNNs Candy Crowley began her weekly Sunday show by inviting him to share his thoughts on the ongoing fighting in Gaza.
When you look at 1,700-plus civilian deaths in Gaza the large majority of which are civilians we are told what is your thought about that, what is your reaction to that? Crowley wondered.
War is a horrible thing, Perry responded without emotion. There are individuals who lose their lives in war.
Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/08/03/rick-perry-shrugs-off-1700-deaths-in-gaza-war-is-a-horrible-thing-so-people-die/