12/02/2009
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"the declared and clear and credible objective of ending up with two states: a state of Israel, a state of Palestine."
"we also have to deal with the on-the-ground problems from the bottom up."
"this is a strategic priority for the United States, to advance toward a negotiated two-state solution."
"If we are to avoid perpetual conflict and radicalization, more missed opportunities, and countless lives lost, then we have to pursue peace now, and with urgency."