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Posted on Friday May 19, 2006

In his State of the Union address, President Bush said, “Raising up a democracy requires the rule of law, and protection of minorities, and strong, accountable institutions that last longer than a single vote.” If we believe in promoting democracy in the Middle East, we must remain committed to building the institutions that support a democracy—rule of law, an independent judiciary, vibrant civil society, and a free press. In fact, our aid programs do just that.

Letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

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Summit on Palestine

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Washington Watch articles on the Palestinian Elections:

Stubborn Realities and the Palestinian Elections
Washington Watch, January 30, 2006

Palestinian Voters: Engaged but Realistic
Washington Watch, January 23, 2006

Sharon’s Last Act, Palestinian’s Last Chance
Washington Watch, January 16, 2006

Press Coverage:

US and Israelis Are Said to Talk of Hamas Ouster
by Steven Erlanger, The New York Times, February 13, 2006

Aid and Abet: Washington’s Calls for Democracy Exposed as Sham
by Emad Mekay, Al-Ahram Weekly, February 4, 2006

US Must Not Stop Aid to Palestinians
AAI Press Release, January 30, 2006

We Are Bewildered by America’s Bewilderment
by Rami G. Khouri, Agence Global, February 1, 2006

Only the Right Can
by Gideon Levy, Haaretz Daily, January 29, 2006

Introducing Hamas – The New Likud
by Bradley Burston, Haaretz Daily, January 27, 2006

Hamas Win Rocks World Economic Forum
by Dan Perry, Associated Press, January 26, 2006

Politics & Policies: US Must Engage Hamas
by Claude Salhani, UPI, January 23, 2006

US Funds Enter Fray in Palestinian Elections
by Scott Wilson and Glenn Kessler, The Washington Post, January 22, 2006