Secretary Clinton Meets With Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Secretary Clinton (Oct. 31): "I want to see both sides begin as soon as possible in negotiations. We have worked – and of course, Senator Mitchell has worked tirelessly – in setting forth what are the approaches that each side wishes to pursue in order to get into those negotiations, so I’m not going to express my opinion as to whether or not there should be conditions. The important thing, as the prime minister just said, is to get into the negotiations. I gave the same message today when I met with President Abbas." -Full Text -Trip Information Page
Remarks at the Israeli Presidential Conference 2009
UN Ambassador Rice (Oct. 21): "I’m especially honored to be here at the invitation of President Shimon Peres - an inspiration and a hero to us all. On behalf of President Obama, I want to extend America’s deepest thanks for everything you do to move Israel - and the world - toward lasting security and peace." -Full Text
Remarks by the President to the UN General Assembly
President Obama (Sept. 23): "Upon taking office, I appointed a Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, and America has worked steadily and aggressively to advance the cause of two states -- Israel and Palestine -- in which peace and security take root, and the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians are respected". -Full Text
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