Retired Marine Gen. James Jones, left, accompanied by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, speaks at the State Department in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, after Rice announced that Jones will serve as an intermediary in the Arab-Israeli peace process. AP Photo logo AP Photo 24 months ago

Retired Marine Gen. James Jones, left, accompanied by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, speaks at the State Department in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, after Rice announced that Jones will serve as an intermediary in the Arab-Israeli peace process.