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Robert Wexler: Secretary Kerry, President Obama didn't drag anybody to a peace table. The Israelis and the Palestinians both wanted to…

On the recordMay 7, 2014
Secretary Kerry, President Obama didn't drag anybody to a peace table. The Israelis and the Palestinians both wanted to be there from the beginning.
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Robert Wexler
Florida

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Wexler emphasizes that both parties were eager to negotiate peace.

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