We are committed to working this political trek

The notion that Syria can somehow return to a pre-war status quo is a fantasy." Russia and Iran need to realize that supporting Bashar al-Assad's leadership means allowing for a violent space for extremists to operate, he added.The U.S. will support the "moderate opposition" and urge them to reach a political settlement. "We are committed to working this political trek."We alert our subscribers only to situations His country has already given about $1 billion for humanitarian support and Obama announced another $340 million in funding.He said the U.S. is "determined" to resolve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. The U.S. will never compromise its commitment to Israel's security or existence as a Jewish state. The U.S. is also committed to the belief that Palestinians have a right to their own sovereign state. The time is ripe to pursue peace, Obama said, and Israeli and Palestinian leaders have shown a willingness to talk. Now it's time for everyone else to take some risks too, he said. "Friends of Israel, including the United States, must recognize that Israel's security as a Jewish and democratic state depend on the realization of a Palestinian state. And we should say so clearly ... Let's emerge from the familiar corners of blame and prejudice; let's support Israeli and Palestinian leaders who are prepared to walk the difficult road to peace."He said Mohammed Morsi was "unwilling or unable" to govern in an inclusive way and that the interim government isn't doing much better. The U.S. has been accused of both supporting the Muslim Brotherhood and trying to get rid of it, and Obama said his country is guilty of neither: "The United States has purposely avoided choosing sides." The U.S. wants a government in Egypt that reflects the will of the people. It will maintain a "constructive" relationship with the interim government and future support, military or otherwise, will depend on Egypt's progress in pursuing a more democratic path.