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Clinton again tries to calm Arab fears about US commitment to Mideast peace
ABC News -- ABC News' Kirit Radia reports: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed the Forum of the Future today in Morocco and again sought to temper Arab anxiety over a perceived softening of the Obama administrations insistence that Israel halt settlements before peace talks resume. I also want to make clear that the United States is committed to a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. I know this is a matter that is of grave and pervasive concern among the countries represented here, but even far beyond this region, she told the gathering of leaders. We are committed to a two-state solution, and we are determined and persistent in the pursuit of that goal. It is important that we all work toward that objective. And I think that does...
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11.23.09 - Updated 11:11pm ET
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