Elliott Abrams: “I believe American passivity regarding Syria is extremely dangerous.”

the President may not take unilateral military action and must consult with and receive authorization from Congress.

If we are trying to strengthen Lebanon's independence we are failing. If we are trying to limit Hezbollah's power, we are failing.

Egypt is not going to be stable if there is nothing in it but the army and the opposition to the army.

I think by cutting off the direct payments now, you would be sending a very clear message to the Palestinian leadership that this is intolerable.