Word: arabized
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...never been more serious in my life. I repeated some of the arguments. He would be publicly repudiating some of his own commitments, damaging his reputation as the world's foremost peacemaker and admitting the fruitlessness of his celebrated visit to Jerusalem. His worst enemies in the Arab world would be proven right in their claims that he had made a foolish mistake. I told Sadat that he simply had to stick with me for another day or two, after which, if circumstances did not improve, all of us simultaneously would take the action he was now planning...
...after the Israelis had bulldozed the last of their settlements to complete their withdrawal. The West Bank-Gaza autonomy talks between Egypt and Israel, which began on May 25, 1979, broke off in February 1982 under the double burden of Israeli intransigence and the refusal of any other Arab leaders to participate...
...more I dealt with other Arab leaders, the more disparity I discovered between their private assurances and their public comments. They would privately put forward ideas for peace and encourage us in any reasonable approach. However, the peer pressure among them was tremendous. None?apart from Sadat?was willing to get out in front and publicly admit a willingness to deal with Israel...
...First Baptist Church in Washington, I prayed publicly for peace during a special early-morning service, and then the congregation adjourned so we could return to our homes in time to watch the arrival ceremonies on television. Sadat made a great speech, spelling out in very blunt terms the Arab requirements for any peace settlement. The meaning of the words themselves was muted by the fact that he was standing there alone, before his ancient enemies, holding out an olive branch. The Israeli welcome to him was truly remarkable. The Israelis were also facing their ancient enemy...
...this well and said that the principle was good, but he would agree only if the word "belligerent" was inserted before the word "war" [to distinguish between wars of aggression and pre-emptive strikes for defensive purposes]. He said Israel had been attacked by its Arab neighbors and therefore had a right to occupy lands taken in its own defense...