Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20130721:17:37:00
Strong american leadership like we're seeing from secretary kerry, there is no prospect for lasting peace. i think it's wonderful what's happening. we need to encourage parties to find a way to get -- >> what about plian president abbas, does he have the power to make these talks once they are concluded? gaza and hamas, issues there, can he appropriately influence the peace talks and put them into implementation? >> that's a really good question. he's a weakened party. it's hard for him to get the concessions he would need from palestinians, let alone from hamas and gaza to reach lasting peace...