“I’m absolutely confident that the people of the Middle East are working hard to build a society based upon justice. And I’ve assured them as they make the journey, the United States will be their friend and partner.”
The President conveniently forgets that Hamas, Hezbollah, Al Qaeda and an assortment of terrorist organizations are certainly not [...]
“I am confident that the status quo is unacceptable, Mr. President, and we want to help you. The question is whether or not hard issues can be resolved and the vision emerges, so that the choice is clear amongst the Palestinians. The choice being, `Do you want this state? Or do you want the [...]
The U.S. gives Egypt about $2 billion a year in aid, mostly for its military. The least they can do is put that money to good use, but they would rather attack a key ally and familiar foe.
“The latest months have seen the Israeli lobby’s efforts to harm Egypt’s interests with the Congress. [...]
His tough talk on Hamas is a far cry from the same man that was prepared to meet over 91% of Yasser Arafat’s demands at the 2000 Camp David Summit (which was subsequently rejected by the now deceased former leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization).
“I do not agree with the assessment that the time has [...]