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As the Gaza situation enters its 11th day, Barack Obama finally says something -- sort of:

"Obviously, international affairs are of deep concern. With the situation in Gaza, I've been getting briefed every day. I've had consistentconversations with members of the current administration about what's taking place. That will continue. I will continue to insist that when it comes to foreign affairs, it is particularly important to adhere to the principle of one president at a time, because there are delicate negotiations taking place right now and we can't have two voices coming out of the United States when you have so much at stake."

How difficult would it be for Obama to reiterate his proclaimed support for Israel's right to defend itself and place the blame for the crisis on Hamas, as President Bush has? How would that affect delicate negotiations at all? This is an early indication that perhaps he doesn't really believe his campaign's overtures to the pro-Israel community.