Rice: Now is time for Palestinian state

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By MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH, Associated Press Writer

The time has come for establishing a Palestinian state and it's in the interest of the U.S. to do so, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Monday in one of her most forceful statements yet on the issue.

The comments from Rice, after a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, suggested that the Bush administration is determined to try to bridge the wide gaps between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of a U.S.-hosted Mideast conference.

The gathering is expected to take place next month, though a date has not been announced. Moderate Arab countries, whose participation is widely viewed as critical, have not committed to attending.

Standing next to Abbas, Rice defined Palestinian statehood as a U.S. interest.

"Frankly, it's time for the establishment of a Palestinian state," Rice said.

"I wanted to say in my own voice to be able to say to as many people as possible that the United States sees the establishment of a Palestinian state and a two-state solution as absolutely essential for the future, not just of Palestinians and Israelis but also for the Middle East and indeed to American interests," she said. "That's really a message that I think only I can deliver."

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[almaty 19]

I agree with Condi....

[Ban Hammer 14,654]

I agree with Condi....

but you said she was gay........

[Nagishkaw 510]

She does sport a similar hair style like that of Al Sharpton.

[almaty 19]

I agree with Condi....

but you said she was gay........

she is gay and is making good sense these days..must because she sleeping with ellen

[Ban Hammer 14,654]

She does sport a similar hair style like that of Al Sharpton.

connie is hawt

[almaty 19]

She does sport a similar hair style like that of Al Sharpton.

connie is hawt

that is what the girls say..

[Nagishkaw 510]

She travels a lot.