Wilcox Cocks It Up

Phil Wilcox, who I have met and discussed issues when he was a State Departmenet official both here in Jerusalem and in Washington, is now a leading voice in the undermining of Israel's security, seeking to dismiss Jewish legal rights and promote positions that are inimical to Israel, Middle East stability and America's global interests over at the FMEP.

Here is a selection from his words I just received from January 20 at this event - the Middle East Policy Council sponsored a program: "Israeli-Palestinian Peace: What is the U.S. National Security Interest and How Can It Be Achieved" :-

AMB. WILCOX: I think we have to get rid of this notion that the United States cannot talk to terrorists or enemies and adversaries. We've crippled ourselves in the Middle East by demonizing Hamas and Hezbollah. In many respects, they deserve demonization, but they are part of the political landscape in Gaza and the West Bank and Lebanon, respectively...we've tied our hands by saying we can't talk to the bad guys. I think it's a huge mistake. Talking to people does not confer honor or dignity or acceptance. But they're part of the puzzle. And unless we address them, we're not going to use the full capability that we have.

That approach will get us nowhere except to both placate and promote further terrorism.

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