Saudis also reject Obamoid engagement


	Saudis also reject Obamoid engagement

Roque Nuevo

8-7-2009 3:00 PM

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Roque Nuevo says:

The indispensable Debka File gives us one more reason why the Obamoid insistence on the settlement freeze as the key to Mideast peace is a red herring.

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