February 27th

Palestinian Politics in Crisis: A Trip Report Speech by Ziad Asali at Foundation for Middle East Peace - Washington, DC - August 3, 2004 - 12:00am Simply stated, crossing the bridge from Jordan to the West Bank is a hassle. However, it is also an orderly juncture over an established state border with nothing temporary about it. Traversing it gives the traveler a sense of his powerlessness in the dominant military presence of the officials of the State. The July sun scorches the lowest spot on earth and the forbidding arid and naked landscape makes you wonder how strange the Palestinians and Israelis must seem to others: Are these people serious in fighting over this barren land? » Read more

Statement of Ziad Asali at Special Senate Hearing Speech by Ziad Asali at U.S. Senate - October 30, 2003 - 1:00am Mr. Chairman, Honorable Members of the Committee, It is an honor and a privilege to appear before you to testify about yet one more vexing problem of the Palestinian Israeli conflict, that of the Palestinian education. » Read more

The Geneva Proposals for Peace: Still Viable? Speech by Ziad Asali at Washington, DC - April 15, 2004 - 12:00am Thank you, Mr. Ambassador Freeman. I will try. Good morning everyone. The Hall of Justice in Geneva was packed with dignitaries, delegates, hardened peaceniks and guests from Palestine, Israel, the Arab world, Europe and the United States. The festive celebration with speeches, music and live performances, correctly and evenly divided between Israelis and Palestinians in joint appearances while a full court of world media was providing sympathetic attention -- an auspicious and promising occasion. » Read more

The Road to Peace - Vision and Courage Speech by Ziad Asali at Washington DC - February 23, 2003 - 1:00am In these times of great peril and uncertainty, with talk of war in the air, with military men and women mobilized and ready to unleash their might, with institutions and alliances that have served the cause of peace for decades fragmented and at cross purposes, it is hard to see through the fog and to advocate a course of moderation when the word moderation itself has become loaded and suspect. However, it is my intention to do just that. » Read more

February 25th

Remarks at the University of Jordan Speech by Ziad Asali at University of Jordan - March 30, 2008 - 12:00am The last few years have witnessed a significant development in US foreign policy regarding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In addition to the longstanding strategic US commitment to Israel, the creation of a Palestinian state has now become a constant in the definition of US interests in the Middle East. While previous Administrations have embarked on peace making since the early 90’s, it was only recently recognized that a Palestinian state is not only desirable but necessary. » Read more

Palestine-Israel Peace Process Speech by Ziad Asali at World Affairs Councils of America - February 2, 2007 - 1:00am The Palestine/Israel conflict has been a defining feature of the global political landscape for decades. Its resolution would present a major challenge to the status quo and those who benefit from it. It also would badly damage the careers of the legions of Middle East experts the world over. » Read more

Educating the Gap Speech by Ziad Asali at Columbia University - April 20, 2007 - 12:00am The following speech was given as part of a “Night of Arab-American Culture, Identity, and Solidarity’ at Columbia University. The event was sponsored by the Arab Students Association at Columbia University, the Young Arab Leaders Association at the Columbia Business School, the Rutgers University Palestinian American Organization, and United Arabs at New York University. » Read more

February 24th

Remarks by ATFP President Ziad Asali at ATFP Inaugural Gala Speech by Ziad Asali at ATFP Inaugural Gala 2006 - October 11, 2006 - 12:00am Back to Gala 2006: Towards Peace and Prosperity Tonight's speaker is a woman of substance. Her accomplishments and interests straddle the worlds of diplomacy, academia, classical music, sports and corporate stewardship. She has brought focus and a global vision to all her endeavors. Her association with Stanford University » Read more

Welcoming remarks by ATFP President Ziad J. Asali at the Second Annual ATFP Gala Speech by Ziad Asali at RItz Cartlon, Washington DC - October 17, 2007 - 12:00am << Back | Home | Next:National Anthems >> My name is Ziad Asali. I'm the President of the American Task Force on Palestine. On behalf of our board I would like to welcome each and every one of you to our Second Annual Gala for honoring Palestinian Americans. » Read more

February 11th

Oral Testimony of Dr. Ziad J. Asali - February 12, 2009 Speech by Ziad Asali at House Committee on Foreign Affairs - February 12, 2009 - 1:00am » Read more