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John Kerry: When President Abbas says he doesn't want to engage in direct negotiations, we may lament it, but this is the cry of the…

On the recordMarch 3, 2010
When President Abbas says he doesn't want to engage in direct negotiations, we may lament it, but this is the cry of the last true believer, on the Palestinian side, in negotiations.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kerry discusses Abbas's reluctance to negotiate as a reflection of Palestinian disillusionment.

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