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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 01: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak speaks during an East Room statement at the White House on the first day of the Middle East peace talks September 1, 2010 in Washington, DC. The White House has kicked off a new round of direct peace talks for the Middle East, the first one in more than 18 months. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 01:  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak speaks during an East Room statement at the White House on the first day of the Middle East peace talks September 1, 2010 in Washington, DC. The White House has kicked off a new round of direct peace talks for the Middle East, the first one in more than 18 months.  (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)