Posts Tagged ‘ Gems ’

We have already discussed some of James Zogby’s bizarre behavior over the years, but did you know that at one point in time he actually placed his hope for peace in Palestine on Ariel Sharon? Read the following passage: “Ariel Sharon’s agreeement to recognize an independent Palestinian state represents a significant departure for a...
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Here in America the following repugnant comparison of openly racist,  murderous,  armed squatters to an indigenous people defending their homes, land, and lives from violent settler colonialism is considered moderate, balanced, and reasonable. “At the end of the day, we don’t have to win the hearts and minds of the Gush Emunim...
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“I talk a lot about Bahrain back in the US. I’ve been here many times before. I’ve seen the changes going on but there’s much story to tell about Bahrain. They say ‘great things come in little packages’ – that ought to be Bahrain’s motto…The country is a beacon of democratic reform…Bahrain is making...
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“We are impressed by the vision, clear-sightedness and positions expressed by His Majesty on the Middle East issues…Morocco, which is holding the chairmanship of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) committee –stemming from the Organization of Islamic Conference– has always been a land of a peace, tolerance and openness“
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“An extroardinary man” “reformer…man of change…the king has undertaken a whole series of reform efforts…”
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“She’s smart, she’s eloquent, she’s gracious, and very direct and sincere…Over the years, she developed a gravitas. When she spoke, she spoke like a leader.’’
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“I write merely as an American friend and an observer. What’s clear to me is that during the time of King Fahd, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia made remarkable progress…In the face of all these challenges and crises, King Fahd made a strategic decision to deepen the political and military ties that already existed...
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“By any reasonable measure, King Abdullah II of Jordan’s speech before a joint session of Congress was both smart and courageous…he focused his speech on a thoughtful and passionate appeal…His arguments were compelling…Throughout his remarks he spoke evocatively of Palestinian rights using words rarely heard in the halls of Congress…King Abdullah infused his remarks...
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“Sheikh Zayed, on the other hand, was a trusted friend and key ally of the US for many decades, a visionary political leader and a humanitarian with an impressive record of relief and reconstruction assistance...Four years ago, I was asked by Abu Dhabi Television (which carries my weekly program, “Viewpoint”) to record interviews with...
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