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To: rlmorel

This guy?

The Rose Garden

PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you. Mr. President, it is my honor to welcome the democratically elected leader of the Palestinian people to the White House.

We meet at a time when a great achievement of history is within reach, the creation of a peaceful, democratic Palestinian state. President Abbas is seeking that goal by rejecting violence and working for democratic reform. I believe the Palestinian people are fully capable of justly governing themselves, in peace with their neighbors. I believe the interests of the Israeli people would be served by a peaceful Palestinian state. And I believe that now is the time for all parties of this conflict to move beyond old grievances and act forcefully in the cause of peace.

President Abbas's election four months ago was a tribute to the power and appeal of democracy, and an inspiration to the people across the region. Palestinians voted against violence, and for sovereignty, because only the defeat of violence will lead to sovereignty.

Mr. President, the United States and the international community applaud your rejection of terrorism. All who engage in terror are the enemies of a Palestinian state, and must be held to account. We will stand with you, Mr. President, as you combat corruption, reform the Palestinian security services and your justice system, and revive your economy. Mr. President, you have made a new start on a difficult journey, requiring courage and leadership each day -- and we will take that journey together.


5 posted on 01/01/2006 11:48:57 AM PST by Sabramerican
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To: Sabramerican

Well, at times GWB speaks with forked tongue -- that's called diplomacy. As for the Palies, I'm busy jotting down the stuff about 'wiping Israel off the map', etc.. Daily these threats become more evil, hare-brained and stupid. I have to make a list otherwise I can't keep up with them all.


7 posted on 01/01/2006 11:53:26 AM PST by hershey
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To: Sabramerican

I don't think so.


8 posted on 01/01/2006 11:56:14 AM PST by rlmorel ("Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does." Whittaker Chambers)
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To: Sabramerican

Not bloody likely.


16 posted on 01/01/2006 2:07:43 PM PST by cake_crumb (Leftist Credo: One Wing to Rule them All and to the Darkside Bind them)
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