[TIME] Scott Macleod - Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal was interviewed by TIME about the Annapolis peace conference: Q: Are you optimistic about Annapolis? Saud: One of the elements of optimism is the sense of determination of the United States to see this through. Peace without the complete and direct involvement of the United States is impossible. The assurance that it is going to be a comprehensive peace that is pursued, to tackle the main issues of borders, Jerusalem, refugees, is certainly one of the elements. Q: Have Olmert and Abbas achieved anything in their talks? Saud: No, that is one of the great disappointments....Here is an obvious area where an intermediary has to step in and say, "No, this can't be."
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