President-elect Barack Obama will have to deal with violence in the Mideast during his first days in office.
"… been staying in the loop. A telephone briefing from secretary of state CondoleezzaRice over the weekend. And phone calls with his own top advisors retired marine general Jim Jones and Senator Hillary Clinton. During the …" at 0:16
Israeli forces hit Palestinians in the Gaza Strip for the third straight day Monday. The White House stood by its ally, blaming Hamas for provoking the attacks.
"… House says secretary of state CondoleezzaRice is working the phones calling for a cease fire. But it's declined to criticize Israeli action is real is going after. …" at 0:35
The George W. Bush administration supports Israeli air strikes in Gaza and blames Hamas.
"… including his National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley. And is secretary of state CondoleezzaRice Secretary Rice has also spoken by phone with president elect Barack Obama. Giving him an update on the developments as well. Ninety …" at 1:28
A picture speaks a thousand words about Wall Street's woes.
"… could be analogy reminded us of the -- secretary of state CondoleezzaRice under pressure on mideast summit. Several times and touch your face apparently over hair blonde. Still photos made it look like she …" at 1:30
With most registered African-American voters leaning toward Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. John McCain has an almost impossible task of luring that portion of the electorate to his cause.
"… And unlike Colin Powell and CondoleezzaRice who were part of George W Bush's inner circle. Political insiders say McCain has no African Americans with that kind of visibility. …" at 1:31
President Bush urges Russia to leave Georgia. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice is in Georgia with a new cease-fire plan.
"… the White House urging Russia to leave Georgia. As secretary of state CondoleezzaRice arrives in Georgia today Russian forces remain in place in parts of the former Soviet republic after a week of fighting. And …" at 0:07
As cease-fire negotiations with the Russians continue, and U.S. aide pours in, tensions remain high in the Republic of Georgia.
"… control Russian forces still hold over the Georgian territory. Secretary of state CondoleezzaRice is on a diplomatic mission to the region pushing a final cease fire plan. President Bush in as European allies are keeping …" at 0:43
President Bush stepped up criticism of Russia's latest military movements, while CondoleezzaRice visited Georgia Friday. Meanwhile, Georgian-Americans rallied near the White House.
"… Into at least -- secretary's -- CondoleezzaRice had a lengthy meeting with Georgia's president never ever Georgia -- confident pressures never ever rooms surrender never ever -- freedom and …" at 0:34
Despite a cease-fire, Georgia officials say Russian troops are still on the offensive.
"… and some observers have expressed concerns about future conflict. Secretary of state CondoleezzaRice is headed to France to try to help broker a solid. Peace deal and then later she travels to to -- the …" at 1:23