Bush delays embassy move to Jerusalem [Hmm...Israel should move its embassy to New York City]

Jerusalem Post ^ | Jun. 15, 2003 | JANINE ZACHARIA

[yonif]

US President George W. Bush, who promised during the 2000 presidential race to start the process of relocating the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem as soon as he took office, has postponed the move for another six months.

Citing national security concerns, Bush informed US Secretary of State Colin Powell of the decision in a memo, known as a presidential determination, on Friday.

The delay comes as the administration tries to mediate an end to a spate of violence that began last week with the killing of five Israeli soldiers and ensure Israelis and Palestinians begin implementing the road map or a two-state solution.

"My Administration remains committed to beginning the process of moving our embassy to Jerusalem," the president's statement said.

The Jerusalem Embassy Act, passed by Congress in 1995, obligated the US to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by May 31, 1999. A clause in the law allows the president to invoke a security waiver to delay the move.

[OREALLY]

I am glad...Thanks

[priceofreedom]

He is not responsible for dealing with Israel's problems.....

For not being responsible for Israel's problems it's funny how the Bush as well as many presidents beforehim have put so much effort into developing a peace process and forcing Israel into developing relationships with murderous killers. If it is not his responsibility as the president of the U.S. then he should stop pressuring Israel with threat of losing their aid.