BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday to be patient over problems with Israel over peace moves. Lula offered the advice during a meeting of the two leaders on the eve of the first South American and Arab summit, which takes place in the Brazilian capital.
| He's new at this, isn't he. |
In a 40-minute meeting between Lula and Abbas, the Palestinian leader expressed concern over the delays [regarding the release of prisoners and transfer of towns in Gaza], Brazilian foreign affairs advisor Marco Aurelio Garcia told reporters. "President Lula praised patience and said he greatly appreciated the fact that the Palestinians, considering the difficulties they confront in their lives, have made great efforts for peace."
| I'm sure they've made 'great efforts for peace', I just can't think of any ... |
Lula mentioned that he had waited 13 years to become Brazil's president and suggested the Palestinians negotiate "with calm," even though they have been in conflict with Israel for 57 years.
| He's a particularly clueless socialist, isn't he. |
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