Kerry Statement On President Obama's Trilateral Meeting With PM Netanyahu And President Abbas

The following was published by the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Sept. 22, 2009. It is reproduced in full below.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) released the following statement today following President's Obama's trilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Abbas:

"President Obama has shown a commendable commitment to making Middle East peace a priority. I hope that today's meeting between President Obama, Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas is the first step back to the negotiating table-and eventually toward a comprehensive peace. Progress towards peace requires bold steps from all sides. Ultimately, it's up to Israeli, Palestinian and Arab leaders to seize this opportunity and match the President's leadership."

Source: United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations