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Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, right, talks with visiting President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek during a tour in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on June 14, 2011.
Wednesday, Jun. 15, 2011

Open quoteImmediate progress in peace negotiations is more needed today than ever — We cannot afford the status quo.Close quote

  • JERZY BUZEK,
  • European Parliament President, who spoke in front of the Knesset on Tuesday; Buzek said he supports President Obama's vision for the formation of an independent Palestinian state
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