Hillary delivered the keynote at the Saban Forum today. Here are a few excerpts of some pretty forthright remarks.
I refuse to give up on the
goal of two states for two people and no matter how unattainable it may
seem at the moment Israeli’s and Palestinians shouldn’t give up on it
either. Instead they should demand their leaders seek every opportunity
to demonstrate their commitment. An action is not anoption and a one
state solution is no solution, it is a prescription for endless
conflict.
SNIP
I’m well aware that many in Israel, and particularly in the government, in various of its iterations going back several
years now, do not see President Abbas as “a partner for peace.” I ask,
what is the alternative? Who is standing in the wings that will be a
better partner for peace? In my dealings with him, he has been stalwart
in continuing the security cooperation with Israel. He has certainly
been willing to explore different ways of cooperation and
confidence-building.
And
I’m well aware that he has his problems and there’s a lot of questions
about his standing, but, you know, you have to start where you have to
start from. And I think it’s been unfortunate that he’s been in many
eyes marginalized when there really is as yet no alternative. And, let’s
be honest here, the alternative could be the black flag of ISIS. Let’s be honest.
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- Democratic
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at Saban Forum 2015 in
Washington, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
- U.S.
Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton delivers the keynote address at the Brookings Institution Saban
Forum at the Willard Hotel in Washington December 6, 2015.
REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan
