He didn't visit our friends. I think it is important that we maintain our friendships and always remember who our friends are. That brought us to Israel. I recalled how both his father and Mr. Clinton made clear their preference for Labor over Likud in past Israeli elections. I don't think Americans ought to be picking sides when it comes to Israeli elections.
Peace has to be negotiated between the parties involved.
And I am confident that they are going to be able to resolve Jerusalem in a way with which the Israelis are comfortable. I had a very good visit with Benjamin Netanyahu and with Ariel Sharon. I met the opposition leader, Ehud Barak, who now is running for prime minister. It was a great experience. It will help prevent our friend and us from being blackmailed.