02 June 2009
These transcripts of speeches and America.gov articles provide background on President Obama’s policy agenda in the Middle East:
On Middle East peace:
“Secretary Clinton’s Interview on Al Jazeera”
“Remarks by President Obama and President Abbas at White House”
“Obama, Palestinian President Abbas Discuss Peace Talks”
“Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel”
“Biden Urges Israel to End Settlements, Back Two-State Solution”
“United States Assistance to the Palestinians”
“Remarks by Secretary Clinton in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt”
“Obama Pledges ‘Active Engagement’ on Middle East Peace”
“Obama Names Special Envoys for Middle East, Afghanistan-Pakistan”
“President Obama’s Interview with Hisham Melhem of Al Arabiya”
“Roadmap to Solution of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict”
On Iraq:
“U.S. Defense Strategy to Responsibly End War in Iraq”
“Remarks by President Obama on Responsibly Ending the War in Iraq”
“Obama Makes Unannounced Visit to Iraq”
“Iraqi Provincial Vote a Significant Step Forward, Obama Says”
On closing Guantánamo:
“Speech by President Obama on Protecting U.S. Security, Values”
“Obama Sets Framework for Trying Terrorist Detainees”