President Obama Opposes UN Vote On Palestinian Statehood

President Barack Obama spoke to the United Nations General Assembly to reaffirm his commitment to peace between Israel and Palestine, but also explained his opposition to the UN resolution recognizing Palestinian statehood.

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Now, I know, particularly this week, that for many in this hall, there's one issue that stands as a test for these principles and a test for American foreign policy, and that is the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

One year ago, I stood at this podium and I called for an independent Palestine. I believed then, and I believe now, that the Palestinian people deserve a state of their own. But what I also said is that a genuine peace can only be realized between the Israelis and the Palestinians themselves. One year later, despite extensive efforts by America and others, the parties have not bridged their differences. Faced with this stalemate, I put forward a new basis for negotiations in May of this year. That basis is clear. It's well known to all of us here. Israelis must know that any agreement provides assurances for their security. Palestinians deserve to know the territorial basis of their state.

Now, I know that many are frustrated by the lack of progress. I assure you, so am I. But the question isn't the goal that we seek — the question is how do we reach that goal. And I am convinced that there is no short cut to the end of a conflict that has endured for decades. Peace is hard work. Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the United Nations — if it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now. Ultimately, it is the Israelis and the Palestinians who must live side by side. Ultimately, it is the Israelis and the Palestinians — not us --- who must reach agreement on the issues that divide them: on borders and on security, on refugees and Jerusalem.

Ultimately, peace depends upon compromise among people who must live together long after our speeches are over, long after our votes have been tallied. That's the lesson of Northern Ireland, where ancient antagonists bridged their differences. That's the lesson of Sudan, where a negotiated settlement led to an independent state. And that is and will be the path to a Palestinian state — negotiations between the parties.

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[Fillistine1]

fuck u

[PrimaGymnast47]

Fucking Monkey, your ears are blocking the screen.

I'm so glad I don't live in America. 

[scorpian8king]

what a great slave

[TheLogicalKey]

@Botie2 You're right Israel does not wan't to leave occupied territories and freeze it's borders and that's because they don't trust all the arabs to leave them alone and who could blame them. They both want Jerusalem more than peace and that's because of religion, it's why the people are so divided.

[starcatcher2222]

@Botie2 The land of the Jews being inhabited by Jews is not an "invasion" The Arab nation inabits many lands and possesses much wealth. The Jews have one small country that was sparsely inhabited a hundred years ago It is ours. I believe if someone comes to kill you kill him first. Jews have been subjugated and periodically murdered by Arabs throughout the middle east for many years now they reject Dhimmi status and have the power to fight subjugation so sorry.

[Botie2]

@Botie2 And I must say its very disappointing, I really thought you were going to give me a logical discussion on why you should be invading and murdering another race of people.

[Botie2]

@starcatcher2222 OK if you can only attempt insults and have nothing of value to add to the discourse, then we are done here.

[starcatcher2222]

@Botie2 If citing unsubstantiated figures is winning a debate, you remind me of the typical Arab who shouts Allahu Akbar fires three times then runs away to speak of his bravery over coffee for the next 50 years.

[Botie2]

@starcatcher2222 What I love about debating....when I know I'm winning. That is when the other side avoid all questions and turn the debate into a personal attack. It's usually because they have no logical comeback to the issue and hope they can "disgrace you" into submission...lol...Now that would not be what your doing would it? I am sure you have much more logical answers for me don't you?

[Botie2]

@starcatcher2222 "Thanks for outing yourself as a person who is simply a hateful person that lies to bolster a point." Really, you got all that from a single sentence, ever thought about physcology as a profession?

"you lie and quote false figures which is libelous. " LOL So go on, sue me....lol



[Botie2]

@starcatcher2222 "The underlying message is that you lie and quote false figures..."

The figure was in memory either from an article or a documentary. The fact that I have not been able to locate it does not mean I am lying . It means I read it, retained it and now cannot locate it.Is that not possible in your world where Isreal who has only improved life expectancy for the terrorists is being critized for defending itself against deadly rocks and sticks?

[starcatcher2222]

@Botie2 "It's not the figure, but the underlying message that's important"? Then why even cite a figure? The underlying message is that you lie and quote false figures which is libelous. Thanks for outing yourself as a person who is simply a hateful person that lies to bolster a point.