James Baker: Talking To An Enemy Is Not Appeasement
“In May of 2006, John McCain said former Sec’y of State James Baker was one of the “smartest” men he knew and that he was likely to ask Baker to serve as a diplomatic envoy to the Middle East. Speaking to an Israeli newspaper, McCain added “I know you in Israel don’t like Baker.”
Baker’s comments about “appeasement” came on October 6, yet within a matter of days, McCain had once again included Baker on the list of his potential Middle East diplomats.
The video is from an October, 2006 interview on Hannity & Colmes. Thanks to reader KC for the tip!
More here:
http://www.jedreport.com/2008/05/james-baker-tal.html”
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