In Hawaii, Obama Monitoring Gaza Conflict

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Source: CBS News

(CBS) As the events unfold on the Gaza Strip, with Israeli planes attacking Hamas-controlled security compounds and Hamas vowing revenge, vacationing President-elect Barack Obama is keeping his own counsel.

“President-elect Obama is closely monitoring global events, including the situation in Gaza, but there is one president at a time," said Brooke Anderson, Mr. Obama’s chief national security spokesperson.

According to an Obama transition aide, the president-elect discussed the Mideast situation today with Secretary of State Condelezza Rice. “They discussed the situations in Gaza and in South Asia. The president-elect appreciated the call and the information from Secretary Rice. He will continue to closely monitor these and other global events. The call lasted approximately eight minutes and was initiated by the president-elect," the aide said.


Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/12/27/politics/main4687681.shtml

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1. That's more than the Pretzeldunce ever did.

The Pretzeldunce couldn't be bothered to do anything while he was on vacation. At least Obama is keeping a good eye on things.

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2. "there is one president at a time". Jan 20 cannot come soon enough. eom

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3. Israel is going on one last killing spree before bush is gone