Washington – The White House says the Obama administration does not and will not negotiate with al-Qaida even though it is concerned about the safety and well-being of a 70-year-old American aid worker kidnapped in Pakistan nine months ago.
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White House spokesman Jay Carney said the administration condemns the kidnapping of Warren Weinstein and called for his immediate release.
In a video released by al-Qaida, Weinstein said he would be killed unless President Barack Obama agrees to the group’s demands.
Carney said he did not believe the president had seen the video. He said the government would continue to make efforts to have Weinstein released.
Although I agree with them that you cannot negotiate with terrorists, it’s outrageous that when the Palestinians demanded 1,027 prisoners for shalit, they said that it’s a concession Israel must make for peace. Very bad decision for Obama so close to elections
Besides if they are Russian spies.
So you believe it best to negotiate with terrorists? Politically the death of Mr. Weinstein, if executed by these terrorists, will not be a negative to the President. Shalit was traded for terrorists because of the pressure of Israeli public opinion. I am not here to argue whether it was smart or not,. What I will say is that there will be no demand for a trade for Mr. Weinstein.
can anyone find his name so we can be mispallel?
moshiach now!!
“does not and will not negotiate with AL-Qaeda! ..” great sounding policy except that the WH does negotiate with terrorists.
The are actively negotiating with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Muslim Brotherhood from Egypt The SAME Brotherhood that was the progenitor of AL-Qaeda!
Some people have no street smarts. What was a 70 year old Jewish man doing in Pakistan anyway? Did he not know what happened to Danny Pearl?
One word: “Jewish blood is cheap”! Thanks Obama for making it clear to the world what an anti semite you are!