Obama and his new top diplomat Clinton also unveiled what Vice President Joe Biden today called their "two new powerful weapons" -- Mitchell will take on the daunting task of shepherding the limping Middle East peace process. Holbrooke will take on the heavy portfolio of envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan. One might wonder who has the tougher road ahead, but both men are experienced negotiators. Mitchell helped broker peace in Northern Ireland and Holbrooke mediated the Dayton Accords that ended violence in Bosnia.
Obama said he would send Mitchell to the Middle East as soon as possible, but after his appearance State Department officials could not pin down when that might happen. The President outlined a position similar to that of the Bush administration, but said his position appeared to be more balanced than that of his predecessor and offered additional acknowledgement of Palestinian concerns.
Obama said his team will take an integrated approach to dealing with Afghanistan and Pakistan and boost aid for the two countries, as well as resources for Americans working there. He pledged to pursue elements of terror in Afghanistan and across the border.
This seems t be a god Idea dividing up this area in order to provide the attention needed in order to keep everything on the up and up.
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