All of my lifetime Presidents have been trying to figure out how to deal with the Middle East. The first and real reason that Presidents are trying is because we do not have a real energy policy that will make us independent of middle eastern oil. Second, we have always supported Israel since its creation. Third, Presidents see the opportunity for real lasting fame if they can end the Israel/Palestine split. President Obama left his mark yesterday by stating that the US believes that any peace should be based on the pre-1967 borders. Unfortunately, this is not possible because it would leave Israel only 8 miles wide at its narrowest point.
My answer is always we need an energy policy then we can leave the Middle East and then we can be an honest broker of peace.
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