NICHOLAS BURNS, in his column of Jan. 3 (“Kerry, the dealmaker-in-chief,” Op-ed), outlines the many urgent demands that will face Senator John Kerry when he is confirmed as secretary of state but notes that as “the most influential global troubleshooter,” Kerry should take inspiration from his predecessors for negotiating breakthrough agreements.
The time is ripe for Kerry to continue this tradition and devote considerable energy to bring about a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The American Jewish community would strongly support such an initiative by Kerry. Recent polling reveals overwhelming support by American Jews for a two-state solution. American Jews prioritize the most important issues facing the United States similarly to most other Americans: economy, health care, social security and Medicare.
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American Jews just voted for a man who is an enemy of Israel, Barack Obama. Obama and his designated UN Ambassador Susan Rice allowed Ahmadinejad of Iran to threaten Israel destruction in front of the entire UN. Then Obama and rice allowed the UN to vote for a Palestinian observer status. The best way to have a 2 state solution would be to get rid of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. Unfortunately Barack Obama and the current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton personally put Mohammed Morsi in power there. ..So exactly what is John Kerry expected to do within this solidly anti-Israel US government?