Former President Clinton offers to take on role in Mideast peace process

Associated Press | April 18, 2002 | BRIAN SKOLOFF

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    LITTLE ROCK (AP) -- Former President Clinton said Thursday he would like to have a role in the Middle East peace process but his contribution would depend on what the Bush administration had in mind.

    "I'm actually working on a lot of projects right now that, if they went through, would bring some economic benefits to the region in a way that I think would be conducive to peace,'' Clinton said in an interview with The Associated Press.

    He declined to elaborate on the projects.

    Clinton said he wasn't surprised that Secretary of State Colin Powell did not win a peace agreement during his visit to the Mideast and that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat alone cannot be expected to bring an end to the terrorist attacks by various factions.

    But Clinton added that Arafat still has considerable influence.

    "If he had been 100 percent against all terrorism, there would have been less than there has been but there still would have been a lot,'' Clinton said.

    Clinton would not comment on criticism by President Bush that his failed 2000 Mideast summit had resulted in a "significant intefadeh.'' Bush made the comment to British TV last week, but later said he was not trying to blame Clinton for the current crisis.

    "I think the less I say about that the better,'' said Clinton, but added, "Keep in mind that Camp David was the beginning of a process that went on for six months ... We were very, very close at the end and I was surprised that we didn't get it signed and that's all I can say.''

    The ex-president traveled to Arkansas on Thursday for a pair of fund-raisers, one for Rep. Mike Ross, a Democrat, and the other to help restore the home of civil rights leader Daisy Bates, who with husband L.C. Bates mentored the nine students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957.

    Clinton recalled returning to Little Rock while president to mark the 40th anniversary of the school's integration.

    "The governor (Mike Huckabee) and I held open the doors when the not-so-young Little Rock Nine walked through,'' he said.

    Elizabeth Eckford, one of the Little Rock Nine, was captured in a historic photo being screamed at by a young white woman while walking to class. On Thursday, she recalled meetings in the Bates' basement.

    "I knew the significance of what we were doing,'' Eckford said.

    Johanna Miller Lewis, a history professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, said the school is seeking about $100,000 to renovate the home and open it as a museum.

(Copyright 2002 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

[Howlin]

ARRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

[Pokey78]

Former President Clinton said Thursday he would like to have a role in the Middle East peace process but his contribution would depend on what the Bush administration had in mind.

OK Bubba. Wash Colin Powell's dirty underwear.

[Utah Girl]

Nooooooooooooooo, why can't this man just go away and leave us alone. A lot of the problems in the Middle East are a direct result of his meddling, siccing Chelsea on the poor people, and trying to get a legacy and Nobel peace prize.

[Pokey78]

This guy is like herpes. Pops up every now & then.

[Cold Heat]

OOOOOOHHHHHH! I think I am goinGGGGg to be sickkkkkkk!

[HAL9000]

April 14, 2002 - Rice: No Mideast Role for Clinton

[maestro]

?? Will Clinton bring his own 'throne'?

[Howlin]

He's begging for it though.

[PianoMan]

Memo to Bill: if you're still out to rehabilitate your image, maybe you should AVOID comments that remind folks of your utter failure in all issues Middle Eastern.

The man continues to defy description.

[Cold Heat]

You stole my line! I have been saying that since 97.

[Howlin]

FYI.

[Jean S]

I knew this was coming. Why can't he go away!

[crystalk]

Looks like he is DETERMINED to be the Antichrist after all, even though we had passed him by and were starting to look for another.

[doug from upland]

This rapist traitorous perverted lying SOB could best serve his country in an orange jumpsuit.

[crystalk]

PS to Mr Clinton: If you wanted to do the world some GOOD, remember that there are still us 68% of the USA population who as whites have no affirmative action; and 87% who as non-blacks have NO CIVIL RIGHTS!

When are WE going to overcome, Mr Clinton?

[leadpenny]

"I think the less I say about that the better,'' said Clinton, but added, "Keep in mind that Camp David was the beginning of a process that went on for six months ... We were very, very close at the end and I was surprised that we didn't get it signed and that's all I can say.''

Then shut the he!! up, you self-absorbed contemptable piece of rotting flesh.

Keep in mind, America, someone secure and comfortable with the job they had done, would not feel the need to remind us of it.

[Concentrate]

But think about it. He's a great schmooser and liar. He might be our best bet to get these people together, which is an impossible task. Excellent liars are hard to come by. Perhaps this could be his Legacy. Obviously other methods are not working. He IS good on his feet. That I'll say in his favor. (Ouch!)

[Howlin]

Nooooooooooooooo

You took the word right out of my mouth! :-) It's like a nightmare, isn't it?