[trisham]

I condemn today's kidnapping by Hezbollah, a terrorist organization, of two Israeli soldiers. Hezbollah's action undermines regional stability and goes against the interests of both the Israeli and Lebanese people.

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I know she can't really say anything other than this, but wouldn't it be nice if she could really speak out? Being Secretary of State must be torturous.

[SJackson]

I know she can't really say anything other than this, but wouldn't it be nice if she could really speak out? Being Secretary of State must be torturous.

She could, read the White House statement. It could have been stronger, but it hit the essential points and focused blame where it belongs. It's all that was necessary. Clearly there was a desire to dilute the message being sent.

[Old_Mil]

I know she can't really say anything other than this, but wouldn't it be nice if she could really speak out? Being Secretary of State must be torturous.

I'm not entirely sure if it would be nice if she could really speak out. Assuming that these statements are at least partially influenced by what she truly believes, I think I'd have some severe disagreements with foreign policy conducted according to a Rice doctrine.

Calling for restraint on Israel's part is idiocy at this point.