Hillary Clinton testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington during her confirmation hearing to become the next U.S. Secretary of State on Tuesday. (Yuri Gripas/Reuters)From International Herald Tribune:
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State-designate Hillary Rodham Clinton signaled on Tuesday that the United States would try to increase its diplomatic contacts with Iran and Syria, and she declared that the vision of Israelis and Palestinians co-existing in peace and prosperity must not be abandoned.
Despite the "seemingly intractable problems" in the Middle East, "we cannot give up on peace," Senator Clinton said before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which is considering whether to confirm her selection as President-elect Barack Obama's top diplomat.
Clinton said America must recognize Israel's right to defend itself from Hamas rockets but cannot ignore the suffering of Palestinians citizens, as well as Israelis. "Real security for Israel, normal and positive relations with its neighbors" as well as genuine security for Palestinians must continue to be America's ideal, she said.
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My Comment: Her husband failed in this endeavor .... I guess she wants to one up her hubby. Form my point of view, I wish her the best of luck.
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