March 22, 2013

Obama Goes Over Netanyahu's Head in Speech

David Rothkopf, CNN

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Any great speech about the Israeli-Palestinian peace process should leave everyone feeling a bit uncomfortable. Given that all involved have contributed to the troubled situation on the ground, all must challenge themselves to create the changes that are necessary. By this measure and virtually any other fair metric, President Barack Obama's address to Israeli students Thursday was a great speech. Boldly, pointedly and deftly, he provided a virtuoso display of political leadership and international statesmanship.

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TAGGED: Barack Obama, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Palestinians, United States

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