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PM SHARON MEETS WITH US SEN. KERRY
IMRA ^ | 12-9-05

Posted on 01/10/2005 5:28:14 AM PST by SJackson

PM SHARON MEETS WITH US SEN. KERRY [Sharon-key concern is what PA does about terror]

(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser) Monday, 10 January, 2005

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon met this morning (Monday), 10.1.05, in his Jerusalem office, with US Senator John Kerry (D-MA), who is on a regional visit in order to - inter alia - observe the election process in the Palestinian Authority (PA).

At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister Sharon said, "Senator John Kerry is a friend of Israel. We are certain that his visit will contribute to the strengthening of Israeli-US relations and the peace process in our region."

Sen. Kerry said: "It's a great honor. it's a great privilege for me to be back in Israel. I have had the pleasure of visiting here many times now, and visiting with the Prime Minister, who has always received me graciously. This is a trip I'm making through the region in order to make judgments about where we stand now that the [PA] elections have taken place."

Sen. Kerry emphasized that Israel is a special ally of the US and that the network of bilateral relations can not be torn apart: "I am proud to be here to talk with the Prime Minister about the days ahead, which are potentially historic and important obviously to all of us."

Sen. Kerry added that, "The security of Israel is the paramount concern.The United States - both parties, Republican and Democrat - stand behind Israel in that effort."

Prime Minister Sharon thanked Sen. Kerry for the clear positions on Israel that he held to during the recent US presidential race and told him about his meeting with his brother Cameron. Senator Kerry replied that while he and President George Bush had differing views regarding Iraq and other issues, in the issue of Israel there was no argument.

On the Palestinian issue, Prime Minister Sharon said: "At the current stage, after yesterday's elections, the main thing is to focus on what the Palestinians are doing vis-a-vis terrorism. We were in constant contact with the Palestinians and provided them with all necessary assistance in order to hold a successful election process. The Palestinians are still not fighting terrorism and Abu Mazen's statements during the election campaign were not encouraging, but he will be tested by his actions after the elections. He will be tested by the manner in which he fights terrorism and works to dismantle its infrastructures. A ceasefire is an internal Palestinian issue that Israel has no part in but if there is quiet, as a first step, Israel's response would be quiet."

Prime Minister Sharon added that Israel would be prepared to revive security cooperation between the security organizations and would be ready to coordinate various issues in the framework of the Disengagement plan. The Prime Minister said that if terrorism continues until the implementation of the Disengagement Plan, Israel's response would be sharper than ever before.

Prime Minister Sharon updated Sen. Kerry on progress in the Disengagement Plan and said that Israel would fully implement the Disengagement Plan according to the timetable that has been determined. "Implementing the Disengagement Plan has the potential of returning to the diplomatic negotiations according to the Roadmap if the Palestinians do what they have committed to doing vis-a-vis fighting and eliminating terrorism and enacting comprehensive government reforms."

Sen. Kerry said that everyone hopes that Abu Mazen will be a different leader than his predecessor and asked what the US could do to help the Disengagement Plan, especially regarding the development of the Negev and the Galilee.

Prime Minister Sharon briefed Sen. Kerry on political developments in Israel and on the government that would be established this evening.

Regarding Syria, Prime Minister Sharon said that it was important to continue pressuring Damascus and not to let up in response to Assad's peace statements. How President Assad deals with the terrorist organizations will be a true indicator of his intentions. Syria is playing a negative role in the region and continues to be a transit country for various terrorist organizations, including Hezbollah. Syria must stop providing sanctuary for the terrorist organizations (including Hezbollah and the Revolutionary Guards), close the terrorist organizations' offices, dismantle the missile infrastructure in Lebanon and end the Syrian occupation there in fulfillment of UN Security Council Resolution #1559 ( http://tinyurl.com/4qlac ).

Prime Minister Sharon added that Israel would be happy to hold talks with all Arab countries but said that we do not see any indication of goodwill by the Syrians apart from their desire to ease the international pressure on them.

The two men also discussed Egypt's role in the process, the unauthorized outposts and the Iranian issue.


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1 posted on 01/10/2005 5:28:14 AM PST by SJackson
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To: SJackson

First Iraq now Israel..did'nt he get the memo? "You are not the President, now go away." signed, The U.S.A


2 posted on 01/10/2005 5:32:14 AM PST by SirLurkedalot (Molon-frickin'-Labe!)
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To: SJackson

Looks like Kerry will be dropping the "I was in Viet Nam" jazz, and finally going for racking up points for his "work" as a Senator. That still leaves 19 years of doing nothing.


3 posted on 01/10/2005 5:32:38 AM PST by Solamente
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To: SJackson

Did he plan these visits before the election, thinking he was going to win? The guy doesn't handle rejection very well.


4 posted on 01/10/2005 5:33:57 AM PST by jennyjenny
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To: SJackson

5 posted on 01/10/2005 5:34:38 AM PST by maggief
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To: SJackson
I bet the prime minister had a few chuckles with his advisers after meeting with the illustrious senator from MA -- probably something like thank God that idiot did not win.
6 posted on 01/10/2005 5:34:56 AM PST by tarzantheapeman
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To: SJackson
"It's a great honor. it's a great privilege for me to be back in Israel.

"I took the controls of a fighter jet over Israel in 1991......."

*****

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=38343

7 posted on 01/10/2005 5:37:18 AM PST by beyond the sea (Andrea Mitchell is Barbra Streisand on peyote ......and the north end of a south bound mule.)
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To: dennisw; Cachelot; Yehuda; Nix 2; veronica; Catspaw; knighthawk; Alouette; Optimist; weikel; ...
If you'd like to be on this middle east/political ping list, please FR mail me.
8 posted on 01/10/2005 5:39:03 AM PST by SJackson ( Bush is as free as a bird, He is only accountable to history and God, Ra'anan Gissin)
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To: jennyjenny
Did he plan these visits before the election, thinking he was going to win? The guy doesn't handle rejection very well.

This one before the election in a sense. Sharon refused to meet with him during the campaign.

9 posted on 01/10/2005 5:42:32 AM PST by SJackson ( Bush is as free as a bird, He is only accountable to history and God, Ra'anan Gissin)
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To: maggiefluffs
Captioning...

I'm a war hero, and don't forget, I like Jews like you too.

He still won't beat the Beast.

10 posted on 01/10/2005 5:45:07 AM PST by Sgt_Schultze
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To: SJackson

Did Kerry hop into a training jet a do loops again while he was there?


11 posted on 01/10/2005 5:46:14 AM PST by OXENinFLA
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To: maggiefluffs
UN F$#*ING REAL!!

Once a traitor........


Former U.S. presidential candidate Senator John Kerry (D-MA), an election observer,  waves as he passes a Palestinian security guard on his way to meet Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurie in the West Bank city of Ramallah January 9, 2005. Palestinians voted on Sunday for a successor to Yasser Arafat and looked likely to elect Mahmoud Abbas, a pragmatist who has promised to revive a peace process with Israel after years of bloodshed. REUTERS/David Furst
Sun Jan 9, 5:54 AM ET
Reuters

Former U.S. presidential candidate Senator John Kerry (news - web sites) (D-MA), an election observer, waves as he passes a Palestinian security guard on his way to meet Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurie in the West Bank city of Ramallah January 9, 2005. Palestinians voted on Sunday for a successor to Yasser Arafat (news - web sites) and looked likely to elect Mahmoud Abbas, a pragmatist who has promised to revive a peace process with Israel after years of bloodshed. REUTERS/David Furst

Former U.S. presidential candidate Senator John Kerry (D-MA) waves as he arrives with a Palestinian security guard for a briefing as an observer at an election committee office in the West Bank city of Ramallah January 9, 2005. Palestinians voted on Sunday for a successor to Yasser Arafat and looked likely to elect Mahmoud Abbas, a pragmatist who has promised to revive a peace process with Israel after years of bloodshed. 
REUTERS/Chris Helgren

Sun Jan 9, 3:13 AM ET
Reuters

Former U.S. presidential candidate Senator John Kerry (news - web sites) (D-MA) waves as he arrives with a Palestinian security guard for a briefing as an observer at an election committee office in the West Bank city of Ramallah January 9, 2005. Palestinians voted on Sunday for a successor to Yasser Arafat (news - web sites) and looked likely to elect Mahmoud Abbas, a pragmatist who has promised to revive a peace process with Israel after years of bloodshed. REUTERS/Chris Helgren

Former U.S. presidential candidate Senator John Kerry (D-MA), an election observer, meets Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurie (R) in the West Bank city of Ramallah January 9, 2005. Palestinians voted on Sunday for a successor to Yasser Arafat and looked likely to elect Mahmoud Abbas, a pragmatist who has promised to revive a peace process with Israel after years of bloodshed. REUTERS/David Furst

Sun Jan 9, 6:09 AM ET
Reuters

Former U.S. presidential candidate Senator John Kerry (news - web sites) (D-MA), an election observer, meets Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurie (R) in the West Bank city of Ramallah January 9, 2005. Palestinians voted on Sunday for a successor to Yasser Arafat (news - web sites) and looked likely to elect Mahmoud Abbas, a pragmatist who has promised to revive a peace process with Israel after years of bloodshed. REUTERS/David Furst

12 posted on 01/10/2005 5:49:10 AM PST by OXENinFLA
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To: SJackson
I can just hear it now.

PRIME MINISTER SHARON, TEAR DOWN THAT WALL

So more Israeli's can die.

13 posted on 01/10/2005 5:49:48 AM PST by OldFriend (PRAY FOR MAJ. TAMMY DUCKWORTH)
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To: beyond the sea
I was watching Kerry give that speech at the ADL. When he started in on that jet story I lost it. I thought my remote switched over to Comedy Central and a comedian was doing a gag routine.
14 posted on 01/10/2005 5:52:31 AM PST by OXENinFLA
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To: SJackson
Never too early to start campaigning.....

The Clinton v. Kerry debates in the '08 Dem primaries should be entertaining viewing. .....especially if Gore joins them.

15 posted on 01/10/2005 5:53:59 AM PST by Mr. Mojo
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To: SirLurkedalot

"First Iraq now Israel..did'nt he get the memo? "You are not the President, now go away." signed, The U.S.A"

Don't forget Syria.

I wonder if this trip was authorized or ok'd by the White House. My guess is not. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe he has any authority to speak on behalf of the Administration. Don't these foreign leaders know that? All he can do is pontificate on the Senate floor about his trip. Guess he's trying to get some foreign relations experience and 'look presidential' - -must be starting his run for the 2008 now (either that or trying to stay away from Tereeeeza as long as possible ;-)


16 posted on 01/10/2005 6:01:20 AM PST by Seattle Conservative (Seattle Conservative)
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To: SJackson
What does Kerry take people for..a bunch of jackasses? He is so unbelievably transparent! God man, just GO AWAY!
17 posted on 01/10/2005 6:06:20 AM PST by ladiesview61
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To: SJackson

"At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister Sharon said, "Senator John Kerry is a friend of Israel. We are certain that his visit will contribute to the strengthening of Israeli-US relations and the peace process in our region."

With all due respect, Mr. Prime Minister, Kerry is no real friend of Israel.

"Sen. Kerry added that, "The security of Israel is the paramount concern.The United States - both parties, Republican and Democrat - stand behind Israel in that effort." "

Oh really, Mr. Kerry?!?! You and the Dems are really concerned about the security of Israel!?!?!? Uh-huh. And Santa's sled pulled by 10 purple flying hippos just landed on the South Lawn of the White House.


18 posted on 01/10/2005 6:09:27 AM PST by Convert from ECUSA (tired of shucking and jiving)
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To: SJackson

There is so much lying and pandering going on in this article I had to stop reading.


19 posted on 01/10/2005 6:11:51 AM PST by Bahbah
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To: SirLurkedalot

The Dummies thinks he abandoned the fight. He hasn't. Remember, Dems don't believe in reality. If you 'believe,' it will happen. Kerry is just showing that he 'believes' on Jan. 20, he will be president. The Dummies should be proud!


20 posted on 01/10/2005 6:15:18 AM PST by imskylark
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