CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 22 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
KARL STEFANOVIC, HOST: For more we're joined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in New York. PM, good morning to you. Good to have you coming this morning.
PRIME MINISTER:Good morning.
STEFANOVIC:Look, 25 Republicans say recognising Palestine is reckless policy that rewards terrorism and you risk retaliation. Are you ready for the blowback?
PRIME MINISTER: Well, this is in Australia's national interest, but importantly as well, it is a step forward for all those who want to see peace and security in the Middle East. Australia has had a bipartisan position for two states for a long period of time. And of course, when the United Nations here fou...