1. QUOTE from:
    Hamas open to peace deal with Palestinian backing: Carter
    View quote in context »
    The United States has criticised Carter's decision to meet with Hamas and played down the message he conveyed. "It seems to me that what Hamas needs to do is pretty clear. Renounce violence would be a good step towards showing you actually want peace" US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told reporters in Manama. Full Article at Agence France-Presse
    It seems to me that what Hamas needs to do is pretty clear. Renounce violence would be a good step towards showing you actually want peace
    SOURCE: Agence France-Presse 19 months ago
All quotes from:
Hamas open to peace deal with Palestinian backing: Carter
  1. not in any role to get that reciprocal agreement because I can't talk to Israeli officials.
    SOURCE: Agence France-Presse 19 months ago
  2. We accept a Palestinian state within the June 4 1967 borders with Jerusalem as its capital -- a sovereign state without settlements -- as well as the right of Palestinian refugees to return, but without recognition of Israel
    SOURCE: Agence France-Presse 19 months ago
  3. So I told them (Hamas) don't wait for reciprocation, just do it unilaterally. This will bring a lot of credit to you around the world for doing a humane thing. They turned me down.
    SOURCE: Agence France-Presse 19 months ago
  4. they couldn't trust Israel to follow up by lessening attacks on Gaza and in the West Bank.
    SOURCE: Agence France-Presse 19 months ago
  5. They said that they would accept a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders if approved by Palestinians and that they would accept the right of Israel to live as a neighbour, next door, in peace
    SOURCE: Agence France-Presse 19 months ago
  6. Carter is detached from reality... He talks to Khaled Meshaal and tries to reach an agreement, while the murderous attacks continue against the state of Israel
    Shaul Mofaz – Shaul Mofaz SOURCE: Agence France-Presse 19 months ago
  7. The problem is not that I met with Hamas in Syria, the problem is that Israel and the United States refuse to meet these people
    SOURCE: Agence France-Presse 19 months ago

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant bobbles the ball against the Montreal Alouettes during the 97th CFL Grey Cup in Calgary, Alberta, November 29, 2009.
  2. ASPEN, CO - NOVEMBER 29: Sarka Zahrobska of the Czech Republic celebrates taking 1st place during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Slalom on November 29, 2009 in Aspen, Colorado.
  3. MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 29: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings tries to call a time out but instead gets charged a delay of game penalty in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears on November 29, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 36-10.
  4. MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 29: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings calls out the play in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears on November 29, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 36-10.
  5. NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29: Kenny Britt #18 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates with teammate Jevon Kearse #90 after catching the game-winning touchdown to give the Titans a 20-17 victory over the Arizona Cardinals during their game at LP Field on November 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee.
  6. NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29: Kenny Britt #18 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates with head coach Jeff Fisher after catching the game-winning touchdown to give the Titans a 20-17 victory over the Arizona Cardinals during their game at LP Field on November 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee.
  7. Chris McKenzie of the Saskatchewan Roughriders recovers a fumble against the Montreal Alouettes during the 97th CFL Grey Cup football game in Calgary, Alberta, November 29, 2009.
  8. NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 29: Vince Young #10 and head coach Jeff Fisher of the Tennessee Titans share a moment during their game against the Arizona Cardinals at LP Field on November 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee.
  9. Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant scrambles against the Montreal Alouettes Keron Williams (R) during the first half of the 97th CFL Grey Cup football game in Calgary, Alberta, November 29, 2009.
  10. Jason Armstead (L) of the Saskatchewan Roughriders runs away from Dahrran Diedrick (R) of the Montreal Alouettes during the first half of the 97th CFL Grey Cup football game in Calgary, Alberta, November 29, 2009.
  11. England's Jonny Wilkinson prepares to take a penalty against Australia during their international rugby union match at Twickenham Stadium in London in this November 7, 2009 file photo. Picture taken November 7, 2009.
  12. Montreal Alouettes kicker Damon Duval kicks a field goal with holder Ben Cahoon (L) against the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the first half of the 97th CFL Grey Cup football game in Calgary, Alberta, November 29, 2009.
  13. Stanford's Jeanette Pohlen, right, and Gonzaga's Courtney Vandersloot collide in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford won 105-74.
  14. Portugal's President, Anibal Cavaco Silva, searches for a glass of water as he delivers his speech during the Inaugural Session of the XIX Ibero American summit at the Belem Tower in Lisbon, Portugal, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The annual summit brings together the leaders of 19 Latin-American countries plus Portugal, Spain and Andorra.
  15. Stanford's Nnemkadi Ogwumike, right, reacts after she scored a basket and was fouled by a Gonzaga player in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Stanford, Calif. Katelan Redmon (23) looks on.
  16. Gonzaga's Courtney Vandersloot, right, goes up for a shot, while being guarded by Stanford's Nnemkadi Ogwumike in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Stanford, Calif.
  17. Gonzaga's Courtney Vandersloot gets control of a loose ball, guarded by Stanford's Jeanette Pohlen in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Stanford, Calif.
  18. Portuguese singer, Mariza, reacts as she sing a 'Fado' during the Inaugural Session of the XIX Ibero American summit at the Belem Tower in Lisbon Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The annual summit brings together the leaders of 19 Latin-American countries plus Portugal, Spain and Andorra.