Using New Language, President Shows Understanding for Both Sides in Middle East
There was no mention of "terrorists" or "terrorism," just "violent extremists." There was the suggestion that Israeli settlements are illegitimate and the assertion that the Palestinians "have suffered in pursuit of a homeland." There were frequent references to the "Holy Koran" and echoes of Muslim phrases. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
Obama should move toward normal relations with Syria and Iran, and pressure Israel to end the occupation of the West Bank and the Golan Heights. Obama should pull all US forces out of Iraq withing the next 12 months.