[Honestfreedom]

If he is not going to force Israel to negotiate with an unreliable partner how is he going to stay engaged. Engagement always translates into pressuring Israel into concessions.

[SJackson]

If he is not going to force Israel to negotiate with an unreliable partner how is he going to stay engaged. Engagement always translates into pressuring Israel into concessions.

Although he's flipped on it now, remember he was describing Yasser Arafat as a "role model" and a "statesman" as late as 1997. He can flop back later.