Obama capitulates to the Israel lobby

[Hein van Meeteren]

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      Open dialogue with both Syria and Iran

Q: How would you include Syria and Iran in the effort toward
establishing a stable, responsible, and non-hostile government in Iraq?

A: We have to realize that the entire Middle East has a huge stake in
the outcome of Iraq, and that we have to engage neighboring countries in
finding a solution. Now, I believe that includes opening dialogue both
Syria and Iran. We know these countries want us to fail. I'm under no
illusions there, but I also know that neither Syria nor Iran want to see
a security vacuum in Iraq filled with chaos, and terrorism, and refugees
and violence, since those could have a destabilizing effect on the
entire region, including within their own countries. So, even as we
remain steadfast in our opposition to their support of terrorism, even
as we continue to put pressure on Iran to stand down on its nuclear
ambitions, it's absolutely critical that we talk to the Syrians and the
Iranians about playing a more constructive role in Iraq.

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