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White House the key to defusing Middle East crisis - Campbell

4.29.46pm GMT Mon 18th Dec 2006

Liberal Democrat Leader, Sir Menzies Campbell

Liberal Democrat Leader, Sir Menzies Campbell

Commenting on the Prime Minister's visit to Israel and the Occupied Territories, Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell said "The Prime Minister's well-intentioned visit to the Middle East will only produce dividends if he able to persuade the White House of the urgency of the situation.

"There are three flash points: Israel and the Palestinians, Lebanon, and Iraq. Only a comprehensive settlement will reduce the possibility of conflagration throughout the region.

"Only the United States has the leverage to make that possible."

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