“Well I think it’s not very promising right now.”

“Well I think it’s not very promising right now.”

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

When ABC News “Nightline” co-anchor Cynthia McFadden asked the embattled governor if his political career was over.

“We cannot tell either the Israelis or the Palestinians what’s best for them. They’re going to have to make some decisions. But I do believe that the moment is ripe for both sides to realize that the path that they are on is one that is not going to result in prosperity and security for their people.”

President Barack Obama

The president has sent his special envoy to the Middle East, former Sen. George Mitchell, to meet with leaders in that region of the world.