On the recordJanuary 18, 2005
America must recognize the opportunities, however imperfect, presented by the election of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) earlier this month.
Editor's note · Context
Biden emphasizes the importance of recognizing the new Palestinian leadership.
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