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From 'Nothing New' To 'Major Shift:' Views Of Obama's '67 Borders Policy

President Obama, during his address at the State Department on Thursday (May 19, 2011). Jim Watson /AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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From 'Nothing New' To 'Major Shift:' Views Of Obama's '67 Borders Policy

Few things are dissected as carefully and debated as passionately as what a U.S. president says about the Middle East peace process. Obama's statement that the borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on pre-1967 lines is getting scrutinized.