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November 27, 2007
Palestinian State by '08, Says Bush
Palestinian state by '08, says Bush
Tells PA president in private meeting U.S. committed to Israeli withdrawal
wnd
JERUSALEM
President Bush told Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during a private meeting today the U.S. will ensure the Palestinians will have a state on the ground before Bush leaves office, a senior Palestinian negotiator told WND.
"Bush and the U.S. administration gave us a commitment there will be a Palestinian state before he leaves office, and not just an outline of a state on paper but contiguous territory on the ground," said the Palestinian negotiator, who spoke on condition his name be withheld because he was revealing the contents of a private meeting.
"Bush said he is committed to seeing an Israeli withdrawal from most of the West Bank," the negotiator said.
Bush met separately today with Abbas and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ahead of tomorrow's U.S.-sponsored Annapolis summit at which the Israeli and Palestinian teams are slated to present a joint declaration widely expected to outline a Palestinian state in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and eastern sections of Jerusalem.
After holding private meetings with the Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Bush told reporters at a press conference he was "optimistic" tomorrow's summit would be successful.
"We want to help [Abbas]. We want there to be peace. We want the people in the Palestinian territories to have hope," said Bush after his meeting with the Palestinian leader.
Abbas later told a news conference he has "a great deal of hope that this conference will produce permanent status negotiations, expanded negotiations, over all permanent status issues that would lead to a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinian people."
"This is a great initiative and we need [Bush's] continuing effort to achieve this objective," said Abbas.
In what has been described by some media outlets as a diplomatic coup for Bush, the governments of Syria, Saudi Arabia and dozens of other Arab states are sending senior representatives to tomorrow's summit.
Wild Thing's comment........
Bush and Condi want to give these people legitimacy! I say NO, NO NO way! The minute it becomes official, Hamas will take Palestine over from Abbas. It will be followed by such carnage as they attack the Israelis. This is the worst plan ever.
Granted this story is from WND, and sometimes we have to wait and see if it shows up in the rest of the media. But even so, the things Bush and Condi have said and done in the past go right along with what this article is saying. I pray none of this happens. There are so many things wrong with this.
Look at this video of a Palestinian PROTEST Against the US on 9-11
(cheering and so happy about the attacks on 9-11)
Posted by Wild Thing at November 27, 2007 12:44 AM
Comments
If they are ALL in one spot...the IDF can save on munition expenses.
Posted by: SSgt Steve, CLC, TX Marines at November 27, 2007 05:30 AM
If this is true, Bush is nuts and looking a lot like Jimmah C. Dubya seems pretty good at giving away what is not his.
Remember, Bush 41, when he became a lame duck after his election defeat, decided that his legacy would be that he saved Somalia.
Posted by: TomR at November 27, 2007 06:43 AM
Love your way of thinking SSgt Steve!!! A little C-4 strategically placed should do the trick!!! BTW...I am an "Ole SeaBee" myself and remember well training with the Marines!!!! Still have several good friends that were (and are) Marines!!! Just remember.....the Navy writes your paycheck!!!! LMAO!!!!
Too bad we don't have the likes of G. Patton or T. Roosevelt around anymore. Can you imagine the conversation between Patton and these Middle East idiots?? Patton would probably just pull out one of his beautiful Colts and shoot the B*******!!!!
It sure would be nice if we could find someone to be president of this country that is more interested in the country's legacy instead of their own!!!!
Posted by: John at November 27, 2007 07:46 AM
If history is any guide of events Jorge will have his legacy, not one of the Palestinian state, the Palestinians don't want that, Israel doesn't want total elimination either, Jorge's legacy will be one of sliding the United States into a one world body governed by the UN with his NAU positions. I share John's sentiments about two of the nation's best sons, George Patton and Teddy Roosevelt. Both put the nation ahead of their own ideals, and their ideals were patriotic. Sad, but there is not one candidate that rises to that level out there.
Posted by: Jack at November 27, 2007 09:39 AM
I heard today that all the muzzies want peace but they won't shake hands with the 'Jews'. Now, any common, garden vareity idiot should be able to deduce from this despicable gesture that the Arabs are not serious about a peace agreement, especially one brokered by the great satin or for that matter with Israel.
And Bush is squandering any chance of a legacy he once had.
Posted by: Mark at November 27, 2007 11:58 AM
SSgt Steve, oh how I would love that. One nice collection for a target.
Posted by: Wild Thing at November 28, 2007 01:04 AM
Tom, I agree, we will know soon enough I guess.
Posted by: Wild Thing at November 28, 2007 01:06 AM
John I would love to see Patton or Teddy Roosevelt handle this situation. Oh wow just thinking of it makes me happy.
Posted by: Wild Thing at November 28, 2007 01:07 AM
Jack I agree, so much.
Posted by: Wild Thing at November 28, 2007 01:09 AM
Mark,thank you for the information. There is no way these leaders will ever accept Israel, they have too much hate for Jews in their DNA.
Posted by: Wild Thing at November 28, 2007 01:12 AM
