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The President's Middle East Trip and the Presidential Campaign
President Bush has moved on from Israel to Saudi Arabia amid rumors that he's considering attacks against military encampments inside Iran. Also, Barack Obama fires back over the President's 'appeasement' remark, and a conversation with a man who does talk with Hamas.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenPresident Bush has moved on from Israel to Saudi Arabia amid rumors that he's considering attacks against military encampments inside Iran. What about oil and peace with the Palestinians? Is he just saying goodbye to old friends? Also, Barack Obama fires back over the President's 'appeasement' remark, and Rob Malley of the International Crisis Group on why he talks with Hamas.
US President George W. Bush (L) laughs during a meeting with Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud (R) at an arrival ceremony at Riyadh's King Khaled International Airport. Photo:Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
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3 storiesObama Fires Back over 'Appeasement' Remark
Barack Obama came out swinging today in the aftermath of President Bush's address yesterday to the Israeli Knesset. Bush said those who would talk with terrorists were engaged in "appeasement" like that of the Nazis during World War II.
Read the story7 minPresident Bush's Middle East Trip
The President's trip to the Middle East was billed as fairly routine, a speech celebrating Israel's 60th anniversary and talks with Arab leaders on oil and peace talks with the Palestinians. His "appeasement" speech has focused more attention than expected.
Read the story35 minRobert Malley and the International Crisis Group
A former diplomat who helped President Clinton negotiate with Yasser Arafat's Palestinian Authority, he's now a member of the International Crisis Group and is open about ongoing conversations with Hamas and others identified by the State Department as "terrorists."
Read the story8 min