David Gergen actually said...

If they do this, if they get the statehood through the U.N. and not through the direct negotiations, it's actually going to make the peace talks much more difficult.

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David Gergen explains the potential consequences of Palestinians seeking statehood recognition through the U.N. rather than negotiations.

09/20/2011

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