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| Condy Rice: End of Israeli "humiliations" of Palis = Peace |
| 2004-03-01 |
| Reagan Library Lecture, Feb. 26, 2004 The world is watching. The failure of democracy in Iraq and Afghanistan would condemn millions to misery and embolden terrorists around the world. The defeat of terror and the success of freedom in those nations will serve the interests of our nation because free nations do not sponsor terror and do not breed the ideologies of murder. And success will serve our ideals, as free and democratic governments in Iraq and Afghanistan inspire hope and encourage reform throughout the world. Like the "free" Iraqis whose Ashoura Blood-Fest is featuring children banging chains on their back, and adult men hacking themselves with swords until they bleed. If that’s part of the "freedom" we gave them, let’s take it back. These principles of freedom must also apply to the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. President Bush, the first American president to issue a clear call for a Palestinian state, has stated plainly that there can be no peace for either side until there is freedom for both sides. Your "Roadmap" creates conditions for a HAMAS-Hizbollah federation, armed and in preparation to destroy Israel, and wage terror against American interests. Hitler had massive public support, so we beat the Nazi out of the public. Pales need freedom from Islamofascist indoctrination. The nature of the Palestinian state and the quality of its leadership is as important as its borders. Palestinian leaders need embrace democracy, eliminate corruption, and fight terrorism. For its part, Israel must help create conditions for a Palestinian state to emerge. It must do nothing to prejudge the outcome of a final status agreement. And, it must do more to improve the lives of the Palestinian people, removing the daily humiliations that harden the hearts of future generations. Your credibility is on the line here. The leaders of the State of Israel go to any lengths to defend their security operations, which have been imposed on them by Pale-terrorists. If Pales find these humiliating, then they should send Arafat and the rest of the murder clique, to Hell. The work of building democracy in these nations is hard -- the work of building democracy is always hard. Success will require the work of a generation. Winning the Cold War wasn’t easy, either -- and it took 40 years -- but the free world’s alliance of strength and conviction prevailed because we never abandoned our values or our responsibilities. As in the Cold War, progress may at times seem halting and uneven. Times of great strategic importance are also times of great turbulence. It is always easier for Presidents, no less than citizens, to do the expected thing -- to follow the accepted path. Boldness is always criticized, change is always suspect, and Presidents from Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt, to Harry Truman, to Ronald Reagan knew that history is, indeed, the final judge. I can tell you that, like those Presidents, this President knows that his obligation is not to the daily headlines but to securing the peace and that it is history that will be the final judge. The American electors will be the final judge, and your administration will be pressured to deliver something workable. And finger-pointing at Israel won’t wash. |
| Posted by:Prince Vlad |
| #9 I watched the speech on CSPAN. She made strong parallels to what is happening today and Reagan's prosection of the Cold War through increasingthe pressure on the Soviets. What Bush is doing to AQ, Sadaam, Cuba, Syria, Iran and NK seem to be a continuation of what Ronnie was doing. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2004-3-1 10:46:53 PM |
| #8 liberalhawk: Can't you see the problem in absoluting "freedom"? The Aztecs practiced cannibalism as a religious exercise. Mormon polygamy isn't legal, anywhere. American Muslims can't abandon their wives by saying "I divorce thee!" 3 times. The CPA is carrying out "de-baathization" in Iraq, while letting Shiites unite politically with Iran, a Charter member of the "axis of evil." I assume they will chose to do "evil." See CPA Order #1: http://www.cpa-iraq.org/regulations/index.html#Orders |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2004-3-1 7:38:20 PM |
| #7 LH -- their carrot is that they'll stop being "humiliated" if they stop supporting terrorism. If they continue supporting terrorism, they'll continue to get humiliated. Your comment about "WHATEVER you do" doesn't make sense, since the Palestinians have NOT stopped supporting terrorism. If they had, and the Israelis behaved as if they hadn't, then you'd have a point. As the facts exist, you don't. |
| Posted by: Robert Crawford 2004-3-1 5:30:38 PM |
| #6 Condi has to give out something for public consumption. The ONLY way for the Paleos to become Palestinians is to BOTTOM OUT just like junkies and alcoholics do, and to quit making excuses for themselves. They have to decide on a society of Life or a society of Death. If they choose Life, then they climb back up. The Israelis have not levelled their precious little shitholes with airstrikes, which they very well could have done. Now the Paleos are being quarantined while they get their act together or die, whichever comes first. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2004-3-1 5:26:13 PM |
| #5 mhw - you need a carrot and a stick - Condie above is waving the carrot. If youre humilated WHATEVER you do, theres no incentive. |
| Posted by: liberalhawk 2004-3-1 4:32:57 PM |
| #4 I can hear the calls anti war, pro dictatorship side now - 'bring back Saddam bring back Saddam' |
| Posted by: Jon Shep U.K 2004-3-1 3:47:39 PM |
| #3 actually the only way to peace is by humiliating the Paleos into giving up on terrorism |
| Posted by: mhw 2004-3-1 3:40:47 PM |
| #2 a HAMAS-Hizbollah federation, armed and in preparation to destroy Israel I don't think they're prepared to destroy anything but themselves. They can try though. |
| Posted by: Rafael 2004-3-1 3:22:56 PM |
| #1 " And, it must do more to improve the lives of the Palestinian people, removing the daily humiliations that harden the hearts of future generations." Arik Sharon recognizes that Israel is better off when it can reduce checkpoints, curfews etc. But that security cooperation is required so this can be done compatibly with Israels security. I see nothing in Condies statement that suggests she takes a different position. She merely indicates the quid pro quo for "Palestinian leaders need embrace democracy, eliminate corruption, and fight terrorism." I see no finger pointing at Israel. As for self-flagellation, thats part of historic Shiite culture. And yes, letting them do what they want is part of freedom. How are we gonna take it back - put Saddam back in charge???? |
| Posted by: liberalhawk 2004-3-1 2:34:58 PM |