Barack Obama actually said...

the only way to achieve lasting peace is through direct negotiations that lead to two viable, independent states living side-by-side in peace and security.

Context

Readout of National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice's Meeting with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority

05/07/2014

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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