I must try desperately to absorb all information I can about the Middle East. I want to excel. I want to speak articulately about the politics of the Middle East and its religion.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We in the Middle East like to talk politics, we like to argue. Just look at the three prophets - Moses, Jesus and Mohammad. They are all from this small region which creates problems all the time.
I attach the greatest importance to an amplification of the peace efforts in the Middle East. I would also like to see a greater dialogue between the U.S. and the EU.
Oh, it's essential. I mean, you have to - if I'm writing about the Middle East, I have to go there, and if possible, stay long enough to get a real feeling for what's going on.
You have to look at the history of the Middle East in particular. It has been one of failure and frustration, of feudalism and tribalism.
I have a background and an understanding of what's happened in the Middle East that a lot of people don't have, because there's been no interest.
Being published in Arabic is a strong and consistent wish I have. I live in the Middle East and want to be in some sort of an unpragmatic dialogue with my neighbors.
The problem of the Middle East is poverty more than politics.
I would like go to Palestine and interview people there about what their lives are like; same thing in Iran.
Before I got into politics, I wanted to be a missionary to people in the Middle East. I thought it would be better to speak with them in their own language.
The global importance of the Middle East is that it keeps the Far East and the Near East from encroaching on each other.
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