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Will be met. i am aware that these steps alone will not resolve the conflict because two wrenching and emotional issues will remain -- the future of jerusalem and the fate of palestinian refugees. but moving forward now on the basis of territory and security provides a foundation to resolve those two issues in a way that is just and fair. and this respects the rights and aspirations of both israelis and palestinians. now let me say this. recognizing that negotiations need to begin with the issues of territory and security does not mean that it will be easy to come back to the table. in particu...

Introduce him and then we'll get to hear what he actually has to say. >> i want to welcome everyone to this "cnn newsroom" special. we are awaiting the president's comments. we're getting a two-minute warning now. we're told he'll be speaking at the state department. also want to welcome those around the world who are watching and waiting for his comments. we are watching across the globe. we have correspondents, teams, throughout the world. frederick fligpleitgen is in ca kevin flower in jerusalem, ed henry at the white house, jill dougherty at the state department. ed, set the scene for us b...

about 40 minutes from now. we're taking a look at live pictures showing you there the flag set up, the podium set up, waiting for the president to be speaking. that will be happening momentarily. now, of course we're taking a look at how the events a world away impact your security, our standing in the world. we've got a few details ahead of the speech. the president is expected to say that the post-bin laden area is a time to reject terror and extremist views. the president will emphasize that the united states doesn't take a one size fits all approach to change in the region. and h...

Proceed with talks and now back in september at the united nations, of course, the president backed down on that. today we understand, israel announces today an expansion of 1,600 more units in arab east jerusalem. this is really sticking their finger -- you know, it's a thumb in the eye of joe biden as he continues this visit. >> reporter: well, you could argue that, certainly. the fact that israel has a lot of ways that they establish that they have the right to build. if there's a foundation in place, they say they have the right to finish the construction. of course, it's all about growing...

Wait until you hear how virginia will determine balance of power in that bellwether state. good morning, and welcome to "early start." i'm christine romans. >> i'm dave briggs. this just in, joe biden has finally stopped praising the president. i think he had to sleep at some point, so it's just now came to a close. thursday, december 21st, 4:00 a.m. in the east, 6:00 p.m. in seoul, it's 11:00 a.m. in jerusal jerusalem. we'll check in there shortly. first, the republicans taking a victory lap, passing their tax reform, tax cut bill, which now awaits the president's signature, but in toutin...