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Bush Preparing Letter to Palestinian Prime Minister


(New York Times) - Bush said he would "shortly send" to Palestinian prime minister Ahmed Qurei "a letter that will explain my views." Diplomats said it was striking that Bush promised to send the letter, even though the administration has basically endorsed Israel's view that Qurei (Abu Ala) has no power and is being told what to do by Arafat. "If Abu Ala is powerless, why is the U.S. sending him a letter?" asked one diplomat close to the Middle East peace negotiations.
2004-05-06 00:00:00
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