Tuesday, January 18, 2011
OBAMA MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THE PLO
TO FLY THEIR FLAG (OF CONTEMPT) IN WASHINGTON, DC
Ros-Lehtinen Says PLO Flag Raising Part of Scheme for Recognition without Meeting Obligations
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement criticizing the decision of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) to officially hoist the Palestinian flag outside its office in Washington, DC:“Raising this flag in DC is part of the Palestinian leadership’s scheme to manipulate international acceptance and diplomatic recognition of a yet-to-be-created Palestinian state while refusing to directly negotiate with Israel or accept the existence of Israel as a democratic, Jewish state.
“The Palestinian leadership’s ongoing drive to win recognition from foreign governments, and its latest push to condemn Israel at the UN, is part of the same strategy aimed at extracting concessions without being required to meet international commitments.
“I remain deeply disappointed that the Palestinian leadership continues to reject the opportunity to negotiate directly and in good faith with the Israeli government to resolve all outstanding issues and achieve security and peace. Instead, Palestinian leaders reject negotiations, they make excuses, and they seek shortcuts to statehood.
“The U.S. has reinforced Ramallah’s rejectionism through economic and political support, including support for the PLO office in Washington, instead of requiring that they meet all conditions in U.S. law. Governments worldwide will interpret such actions as tacit U.S. recognition of a Palestinian state. These actions send precisely the wrong message to foreign governments.
“It’s long past time to change course, uphold our own laws by holding Ramallah accountable for its commitments, and encourage other responsible nations to do likewise.”
NOTE: On August 9, 2010, Ros-Lehtinen, U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (NY), then-Republican Leader John Boehner (OH), then-Republican Whip Eric Cantor (VA), and 32 other Members of Congress, wrote to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, requesting that the State Department reconsider its decision to grant certain privileges to the PLO office in DC and, instead, fully implement U.S. law by closing the PLO office due to the PLO’s failure to meet its obligations. Ros-Lehtinen authored the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006, which conditioned U.S. assistance to the Palestinian leadership on the latter’s compliance with its obligations to renounce and combat violent extremism, abide by its existing agreements, and recognize Israel’s right to exist.
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My note:
When will the insults cease? Apparently, what this Statement avoids mentioning is the fact that the Obama administration has given the PLO permission to fly their "flag of contempt" in Washington, DC.
How does a "stateless" organization gain permission from a U.S. president to fly a "stateless" flag in Washington, DC? Next, Obama will be giving permission to China to fly the "RED" flag on top of the White House.
How does a "stateless" organization gain permission from a U.S. president to fly a "stateless" flag in Washington, DC? Next, Obama will be giving permission to China to fly the "RED" flag on top of the White House.
Please, in the name of decency, every American should notify, fax, E-mail their representatives in Washington and demand that the Flag of Contempt be taken down immediately.
The United States State Department has announced to the Palestinian Authority/Palestinian Liberation Organization Mission representative in the United States that its status will be upgraded from a 'bureau' to that of a "general delegation' and that this change will allow the office in which the representation is situated to fly the PLO, now also the Palestine Authority, flag at its entrance.
The upgrading, besides allowing the flag to be flown, also grants certan privileges to the delegation staff, such as diplomatic immunity, although it is not equal to embassy status.
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Wonderful.......although more civilized by a hundred fold than the death cult Hamas, who can forget the atrocities of Arafats little group?............. This administration and this State Department can apparently.
Madam Secretary..........please put the bottle down...........for your country's sake.
