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HILLARY CLINTON signs LETTER to PRESIDENT BUSH
www.clinton.senate.gov ^ | April12, 2002 | Hillary Clinton

Posted on 04/15/2002 2:41:43 PM PDT by reformjoy

April 12, 2002

Dear Mr. President:

We write out of deep concern over your response to the recent events in the Middle East. While we appreciate the importance of sending Secretary of State Colin Powell to the region, we are troubled by certain developments that have occurred during his trip. By urging the resumption of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA), before the PA officially abandons their policy of suicide homicides against civilian populations, you have dramatically changed your steadfast policy towards not meeting with Chairman Arafat until he commits to a cease?fire.

As long as Arafat continues to support and fund terrorists, it is difficult to conceive that any progress can be made from meeting with him. Most worrisome, a meeting between Secretary Powell and Chairman Arafat in light of today's attack in Jerusalem validates the contention that Arafat is gaining ground through his strategy of terror.

If Secretary Powell meets with Chairman Arafat, we hope that the Secretary will make it clear that this is his final opportunity. In the past, Mr. Arafat has proven himself to be unreliable in following up with commitments to peace. Consequently, we believe that Secretary Powell should demand that Mr. Arafat act to eradicate the terrorist networks operating under his authority. Secretary Powell should make clear that if he does not comply, the United States will sever all ties with him.

Finally, we are dismayed by the pressure on Israel to withdraw from Palestinian towns before the Israeli military has had a chance to complete its operations. As the United States knows from its experience in Afghanistan, an operation of this kind takes time. If Israel is not allowed to complete its campaign, more Israeli lives will be vulnerable to future rounds of suicide bombings. If there is to be peace, Israel needs to isolate those elements of the Palestinian Authority that threaten its existence.

Thank you for your attention to our concerns. We look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Charles E. Schumer
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Susan Collins
Gordon Smith
Jon Corzine


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: arafat; hillaryclinton; israel; presidentbush
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To: reformjoy
fascinating!
41 posted on 04/15/2002 2:56:51 PM PDT by RAT Patrol
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To: Real Cynic No More
Did he fall into a trap set by the Democrats, or did he set a trap that Hillary fell into?

Perhaps I'm being idealistic, but it would sure be nice if our elected officials could make decisions based on what's best for America, rather than dictate policy by setting "traps" for someone to fall into.

42 posted on 04/15/2002 2:59:21 PM PDT by GSWarrior
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To: reformjoy


In happier, less hypocritical times...
43 posted on 04/15/2002 2:59:37 PM PDT by JennysCool
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To: reformjoy
First, she is running for President. She needs specific instances where she can show that she disagreed with W's policy. She can't stand to pass up an opportunity to be on the record opposing what may turn out to be W's biggest mistake.

Second, this was win-win for her. She got to see Arafat gain credibility, and she got to see George W. Bush lose support from even his biggest fans (myself included.)

And she didn't write the thing -- she just came along for the ride. It says nothing about what she believes.

44 posted on 04/15/2002 3:00:15 PM PDT by Semper911
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To: reformjoy
What a joke! This coming from the woman who gave Mrs. "I wish I had a son so he could blow himslef up" Arafat a big hug for the press while saying what a great guy her husband was (that would be a great picture to post with this). Bessides, didn't the Pres. send Powell because twits like her said he wasn't doing enough to end the conflict in the first place? What did I miss?
45 posted on 04/15/2002 3:00:16 PM PDT by PsyOp
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To: reformjoy
What is hillary's motive.... Very obvious, Jewish American votes. She hopes the Jews will forget her kissing arafat's wife. You are correct, this bitch always has a motive, I just hopes the Jews are smart enough to see it. The bitch loves only 3 people in this Universe: hillary, hillary, and hillary.
46 posted on 04/15/2002 3:00:43 PM PDT by desertcry
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To: reformjoy
Hell hath frozen over.

That must be it, that is the only way I could possibly be in agreement with something that thing says.

47 posted on 04/15/2002 3:00:43 PM PDT by abner
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To: RAT Patrol
She is such a "HO", and that goes for all her co-workers in the US Congress...all are POLITI-HOs.
48 posted on 04/15/2002 3:01:06 PM PDT by iopscusa
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To: breakem
This woman's husband had Arafat over for dinner. This woman exchanged kisses, and who knows what else, with Suha Arafat. This letter makes it appear as if a millenium long hatred sprung up over night.

My opinion is Bush should of given the go ahead to punch Arafats ticket but I don't care what Schumer, the Clinton bitch or rino's who stood by and watched terrorists kill Americans for a decade have to say. Not one damn bit.

And if Bush takes out Hussein like I think he is going to, his position here is well justified. Americas threat is from Iraq, not Palestinians.

Bush should do whats best for America and Sharon should do whats best for Israel and hypocrites should suffer from genital psoraisis.

49 posted on 04/15/2002 3:02:05 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: reformjoy
It's obvious, isn't it? She's been reading comments here on FR!!
(Yeah, right. LOL)

(BTW, I have never seen a thread fill up with comments so fast!!!)

50 posted on 04/15/2002 3:05:17 PM PDT by CedarDave
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To: RightWhale
This has to be one of those Onion pieces.

This letter is direct off Senator Clinton's web site at www.clinton.senate.gov ... it's a hard site to take, because all Hillary does is gloat over all her "accomplishments" in office...

51 posted on 04/15/2002 3:05:44 PM PDT by reformjoy
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To: ladyinred
she is pandering for the Jewish vote!

In a nutshell.

52 posted on 04/15/2002 3:05:53 PM PDT by stanz
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To: reformjoy
You do smell a 'rat'. . .a DemocRAT. This is no more than a 'damned if you do' vs a 'damned if you don't' ploy against GW.

They have an issue 'cornered' for themselves and they are letting GW know it.

The could give a 'rat's behind' whether Colin Power went or did not go. No doubt had a letter planned for either strategy.

There taking the 'high' road on this; is a joke. . .they never leave their low-lying trails.

They are searching for an 'issue' on which to attack; and preparing their paper trail as well.

53 posted on 04/15/2002 3:06:51 PM PDT by cricket
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To: cricket
What do you think of the republicans who signed it?
54 posted on 04/15/2002 3:08:28 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: reformjoy

55 posted on 04/15/2002 3:11:21 PM PDT by Death2Islam
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To: Real Cynic No More
Did [Bush] fall into a trap set by the Democrats, or did he set a trap that Hillary fell into?

On Friday, Michael Savage on his show the Savage Nation, addressed the "ten people in Washington" who were among his many millions of listeners...

Savage called upon the TEN, whether they were in POWER, or the office-help for someone in power, to realize that if they had a raw-ambitious desire, not one motivated to help this nation or for Israel...all they had to do was come out in SUPPORT of Israel, and against Arafat...

And THEN, this ONE could and WOULD BE the ***NEXT*** President of the United States!

Savage was probably addressing his comments to the Conservatives...but a Democrat was listening.

56 posted on 04/15/2002 3:12:36 PM PDT by reformjoy
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To: reformjoy
I smell a rat.

No, I think that's 'Ol Crusty - (Hildebeast's infamous slimming black pantsuit!)

57 posted on 04/15/2002 3:13:05 PM PDT by hillary's_fat_a**
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To: reformjoy
There's nothing new in President GWB's handling of arafat, that he did not do against the Taliban. The President is a patient man. Remember, GWB gave the Taliban several oportunities to hand over bin laden. It was only after several days of refusal that he unleashed the full might of the USA. So, why can't President Bush Give arafat the same chances? I just wish Some of us FREEPERs have 1/2 the patience of GWB. This man has a very tough job, we don't need to make it harder for him to continue to protect the people of the USA. GWB have very capable people helping him, we don't need to make the water more muddy than it already is.
58 posted on 04/15/2002 3:13:53 PM PDT by desertcry
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To: Mad Dawgg
You have a way with words, Mad Dawgg!
59 posted on 04/15/2002 3:13:58 PM PDT by reformjoy
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To: stanz;ladyinred
Sheesh....She makes ME SICK! Of all the two-faced maneuvers, this is the worst. There hasn't been a single American president more in love with Yasser Arafat than her damn husband. AAAARRRRRRGGGHHHHH!
60 posted on 04/15/2002 3:17:36 PM PDT by Wphile
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