Friday, 17 August 2007

Giuliani: anti Palestinian state


If you thought Bush was right-wing on foreign policy, you should take a look at what leading Republican candidate, Rudy Giuliani had to say in this week's Foreign Affairs magazine.

The most notable departure from US policy came with the following remark about Palestinian statehood:

"It is not in the interest of the United States, at a time when it is being threatened by Islamist terrorists, to assist the creation of another state that will support terrorism. Palestinian statehood will have to be earned through sustained good governance, a clear commitment to fighting terrorism, and a willingness to live in peace with Israel. America's commitment to Israel's security is a permanent feature of our foreign policy."

He is also believes a withdrawal from Iraq would be "worse" than pulling out of Vietnam, he supports "Star Wars" (SDI) and he is in favour of extending the powers of the Patriot Act.

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