Middle East Issues and the Republican Platform
2004-08-26T16:10:57-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNDA1XC8yMDA0MDgyNjE2MTIwNzAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The panelists discussed U.S. policies in the Middle East.
Faye Williams asserted that President Bush’s policy supporting Ariel Sharon “has led America into yet another war with Iraq and into confrontation with Muslims worldwide.” She criticized Bush’s continued support for Sharon in spite of Israel’s failure to stem the growth of settlements in the occupied territories. She described U.S. policy in the Middle East as unclear, contradictory, and dangerous. She called for a “fair and balanced” policy that would deal equitably with both Middle Eastern governments and citizens.
Mr. Bird claimed that little difference exists between the Kerry and Bush campaign statements on Middle East policy. He noted that foreign policy is a primary concern for many U.S. voters, and that many in the U.S. feel that current policy too heavily favors Israel. He spoke about ways to change the Republican platform to favor the recognition of a Palestinian state, and discussed the correlation between reli
Faye Williams asserted that President Bush’s policy supporting Ariel Sharon “has led America into yet another war with Iraq and into confrontation with Muslims worldwide.” She criticized Bush’s continued support for Sharon in spite of Israel’s failure to stem the growth of settlements in the occupied territories. She described U.S. policy in the Middle East as unclear, contradictory, and dangerous. She called for a “fair and balanced” policy that would deal equitably with both Middle Eastern governments and citizens.
Mr. Bird claimed that little difference exists between the Kerry and Bush campaign statements on Middle East policy. He noted that foreign policy is a primary concern for many U.S. voters, and that many in the U.S. feel that current policy too heavily favors Israel. He spoke about ways to change the Republican platform to favor the recognition of a Palestinian state, and discussed the correlation between reli
The panelists discussed U.S. policies in the Middle East. Faye Williams asserted that President Bush’s policy supporting Ariel Sharon “has … read more
The panelists discussed U.S. policies in the Middle East.
Faye Williams asserted that President Bush’s policy supporting Ariel Sharon “has led America into yet another war with Iraq and into confrontation with Muslims worldwide.” She criticized Bush’s continued support for Sharon in spite of Israel’s failure to stem the growth of settlements in the occupied territories. She described U.S. policy in the Middle East as unclear, contradictory, and dangerous. She called for a “fair and balanced” policy that would deal equitably with both Middle Eastern governments and citizens.
Mr. Bird claimed that little difference exists between the Kerry and Bush campaign statements on Middle East policy. He noted that foreign policy is a primary concern for many U.S. voters, and that many in the U.S. feel that current policy too heavily favors Israel. He spoke about ways to change the Republican platform to favor the recognition of a Palestinian state, and discussed the correlation between reli close
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