Mahmoud Abbas
Mahmoud Abbas
Mahmoud Abbas, also known by the kunya Abu Mazen, is the President of the State of Palestine and Palestinian National Authority. He has been the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organizationsince 11 November 2004 and has been Palestinian president since 15 January 2005. Abbas is a member of the Fatah party...
NationalityPalestinian
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth26 March 1935
CitySafed, Israel
CountryPalestine, State of
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We expect President Bush to implement his own vision of a two-state solution, the birth of the Palestinian State and the ending of the occupation that started in 1967.
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And also I assert our interest in respecting all our obligations and implementing all our commitments. And will save no effort whatever to protect this newborn opportunity of peace, that is provided through what we have already declared here today.
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We have accepted the principle of democracy and we are committed to respect the popular verdict and the result of that national consultation.
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This pullout is a result of our sacrifice, of our patience, the sacrifice of our people, the steadfastness, and the wise people of our nation,
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and a dangerous obstacle to the achievement of an independent, sovereign state we seek.
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She asserted to him that U.S. administration will continue supporting the elected president and his policies.
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destructive policy toward the truce and the peace process.
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a person who has got the will to work for peace.
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spending time and energies to move the process forward.
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If we want a successful meeting, we should prepare for it, ... If this is done, then there is no obstacle to holding the meeting.
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I will be able to control the chaos in Gaza.
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I think that we are able to put all these ideas together and finalize them soon,
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If the preparations can be finalized, there is nothing to prevent this meeting.
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The two leaders will not meet today because negotiators are still engaged in talks to prepare for the meeting. There will be another meeting tonight to try to finalize a joint document.