Obama breaks silence on Middle East
07 January 2009 | 12:55:55 PM | Source: AFP
US president-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to speak out about the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict once he takes office, but insisted until then only
President George W Bush can speak for the US.
"After January 20 I am going to have plenty to say about the issue," Obama told
reporters, fending off criticism that he has failed to forcefully address the
Israeli military onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
Obama said he was sticking by his campaign pledge that "at the beginning of our
administration, we are going to engage effectively and consistently in trying
to resolve the conflict that existed in the Middle East.
"I think it is not only right for the people in that region, most importantly,
it is right for the national security of the American people and the stability
that is so important to this country.
"So on January 20, you will be hearing directly from me," he vowed.
"Until then, my job is to monitor the situation, put together the best possible
national security team so that we hit the ground running once we are
responsible for national security issues."
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