Abbas blasts Sharon at Bush summit

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By Nasser Abu Bakr
April 14, 2005
From: Agence France-Presse

ANGRY Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas has accused Ariel Sharon of trying to undermine his authority at the Israeli prime minister's summit with US President George W. Bush.

As Israeli officials tried to downplay differences with Washington exposed during the summit in Texas, Abbas said he was “astonished” by Mr Sharon's “campaign against the Palestinian Authority during (his) visit to the United States”.

“Abu Mazen (Abbas) has been elected by the Palestinian people on the basis of a clear programme of political reform and security,” a statement from his office said.

“He has the full support of the Palestinian people to implement his peace programme with Israel on the basis of President Bush's two-state vision through the implementation of the roadmap.”

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,12851277-23109,00.html

[whistle]

1. Right, why did Bush not bring both leaders together

[Colorado Blue]

2. That is a GOOD question. And where has Bush been, the

last few years? I speak of the years of the Intifada, when some American help in trying to negotiate might have been fruitful, perhaps could have saved some lives!

This administration is - is -

Oh well:)