Lectures Sunday and Monday 9th and 10th

We had a series of lectures on Jordanian and regional issues and politics from some very knowledgable academics and professionals. Two speakers from the U.S. Embassy gave us the U.S. positions and policies. One of speakers asked us to not post their comments, so I won't. There wasn't anything that was different than anything in the media.
On Monday, we went to the Jordanian Embassy and met with Jordanian Foreign minister, Dr. Abdelelah Al-Khatib spent an hour with us as we had a cup of tea http://www.mfa.gov.jo/ . He was very gracious and accommodating explaining the main issues facing Jordan as (1) Israel-Palestine and (2) Iraq War. He was educated at John Hopkins.

I asked him if there is anything that he would like changed about U.S. foreign policy. He said, "Yes, a lot." He then provided some specifics about the need for evenhandedness in the Israel-Palestinian issue. He seemed to be a very sincere man who wants to serve his country. I can't imagine having a cup of tea with Condi Rice.