Any one of you geniuses can actually counter these facts?
The Israelis have clearly demonstrated their dedication to peace and have taken great risks for it. Yet, as you know, these risks have not always paid off. When Israel withdrew from southern Lebanon in 2000, the result was not peace but thousands of Hezbollah rockets landing in northern Israel. When Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, the result was not peace but thousands of Hamas rockets landing in southern Israel.
Even under the best of circumstances, any concessions in the strategic West Bank will represent yet another risk for peace by the Israelis -- probably their greatest yet. I believe that any such decision must ultimately be made by our ally, Israel, and not forced upon it. The Israelis, after all, are the ones who will bear the consequences of these risks.