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Published: Tue, 21 Apr 2009
Description: President Obama discusses Mideast tensions with Jordan's King Abdullah
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" Obama plans to invite Israeli Palestinian. And Egyptian leaders to the White House in coming weeks four separate talks on the Middle East peace process this follows today's meeting with the man in charge of an important regional ally. White House correspondent Mike Emanuel has the story."
" Jordan's King Abdullah came to the White House -- one goal in mind making sure the Arab -- united position is part of the Obama administration's plans for the Middle East peace process. The VIP treatment Austin gave the Arab -- a chance to meet with the president and vice president. Before the new Israeli government does do in the Oval Office President Obama said both leaders are committed to moving the peace process forward issue with a sense of urgency."
" What we want to do is just stepped back from the events. To say. As hard as it is as difficult as it may be. The prospect of peace still exists but I agree that we can't talk forever. That at some point. Steps have to be taken to the people can see progress on the ground."
" But what sort of progress will that be President Obama will meet with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu next month. But this comes as the Israeli Foreign Minister has been saying the peace process is dead and so are the chances for a two state solution. -- today president Obama's position was made quite clear."
" I am a strong supporter of a two state solution. I have articulated that publicly. And I will articulate that private. And I think that there are a lot of Israelis who also believe -- 82 state solution."
" That public support is what Abdullah and other Arab leaders were seeking from this meeting. Mr. Obama and Abdullah met last July during the presidential campaign they king of Jordan is known for being very progressive moderate western educated and a helpful partner in moving the peace process forward. Today the king embrace the new president's position pulse on the Middle East. "
" He has the full support my country and the Arab League in in this issue. We believe that -- it is important for all of us to keep eyes on the prize. And the -- is peace and stability finally for all the people of our region."
" A prize that numerous American presidents have found elusive -- White House aides say President Obama will make his initial attempt. With Palestinian Israeli and Egyptian leaders in the coming weeks. At the White House Mike Emanuel fox."
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