Hi John & All:

Well there is no doubt about it now.

President Bush and Secretary of State Rice both have made it perfectly clear in their respective speeches today. Both have publicly stated, to a worldwide audience, that the Jewish people are illegal occupiers of the post-1967 lands given to them in dramatic fashion by God Almighty, in the Six Day War:

President George W. Bush
Memorial Hall, United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland
November 27, 2007

11:04 A.M. EST

The Israelis must do their part. They must show the world that they are ready to begin -- to bring an end to the occupation that began in 1967 through a negotiated settlement. This settlement will establish Palestine as a Palestinian homeland, just as Israel is a homeland for the Jewish people. Israel must demonstrate its support for the creation of a prosperous and successful Palestinian state by removing unauthorized outposts, ending settlement expansion, and finding other ways for the Palestinian Authority to exercise its responsibilities without compromising Israel's security.

Secretary Condoleezza Rice
As Prepared for Delivery
Annapolis, Maryland
November 27, 2007

Secretary General Ban, Prime Minister Blair, Fellow Ministers, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: Good afternoon, and thank you for coming here to Annapolis.

It is our hope that Annapolis will represent a significant step to realize our common vision of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. And it is our hope that Annapolis can provide positive momentum toward our goal of a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace between Arabs and Israelis.

These efforts were significantly advanced earlier today. We have just heard from all three leaders. It is clear that all are committed to ending the conflict, ending the occupation that began in 1967, and creating two states that can live side by side in peace and security.

By the way -- for those who are unsure what the 1967 gains entailed:

1. Judea and Samaria (i.e. The West Bank).

2. The Temple Mount.

3. East Jerusalem.

4. The Golan Heights.

See ya in the air,

Eric