[VOA News] David Gollust - As U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz discussed Syria and the Iranian nuclear program in Washington on Wednesday in a meeting that opened an annual bilateral strategic dialogue, U.S. officials are making clear their misgivings about an early resumption of Israeli-Syrian talks. Some U.S. officials say Syria may be seeking dialogue with Israel to relieve diplomatic pressure over its behavior in Lebanon and Iraq. State Department Spokesman Sean McCormack said: "Take a look at Syria's behavior over the recent past, and I don't think you're going to find many indications of Syria showing the rest of the world that they are interested in playing a constructive, positive role in trying to bring about a more secure, peaceful region."
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