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| Carter honored by PA government |
| 2009-06-13 |
| Carter brokered the Israeli-Egypt peace accord of 1979 and several years ago wrote a book, "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid," that is sharply critical of Israeli policies in the occupied territories. "I have been in love with the Palestinian people for many years," he said Saturday, adding that this is a feeling shared by members of his family. "I have two great-grandsons that are rapidly learning about the people here and the anguish and suffering and deprivation of human rights that you have experienced ever since 1948," he said. Referring to President Barack Obama's call for an Israeli settlement freeze, Carter said that "in the future, I am sure, he will call for the dismantling of the settlements that exist." But he noted that Obama also called for an end to violence against Israelis and for Arab acceptance of Israelis' right to their own nation. Carter said such acceptance is painful for displaced Palestinians, but that "there has to be an accommodation in the political world." Carter, 85, pledged his "assistance, as long as I live, to win your freedom, your independence, your sovereignty and a good life." |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #6 Just die already Carter, you useless piece of sh*t. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2009-06-13 21:54 |
| #5 I quit trying to save a "memorial contribution" to place at his grave. Gave me bowel problems |
| Posted by: Frank G 2009-06-13 19:59 |
| #4 The Contrarian Indicator speaks again. Hurry up and d!e already. Of natural causes, of course. Like maybe your digestive tract deciding to go into reverse. |
| Posted by: gorb 2009-06-13 19:58 |
| #3 Carter needs to be forced to live the rest of his life in Gaza City. He shouldn't even be allowed to leave for "medical" reasons, or for a vacation. He loves these people, he needs to share their fate. In reality, he's a pathetic, drooling dolt trying desperately to grasp some straw of acclaim. The only thing he'll ever be remembered for is Iran, and for being the second-worst president of the United States. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2009-06-13 19:29 |
| #2 One of my favorite Carter meddling and futility photos here. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2009-06-13 17:47 |
| #1 85 huh.... the good die young. Jimmuh will persist like a boil on Democracy's ass |
| Posted by: Frank G 2009-06-13 17:04 |