Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
Summary
Rahm Emanuel, former U.S. ambassador and Chicago mayor, spoke about his work with Senator Lindsey Graham on bipartisan issues like national service and efforts to close Guantanamo Bay. He also recently gave a speech in Israel criticizing Palestinian leadership, some Arab states, and Prime Minister Netanyahu, while proposing a plan for regional peace and economic cooperation.Key Facts
- Rahm Emanuel worked with Senator Lindsey Graham on national service programs, expanding AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps.
- They also tried to close Guantanamo Bay by transferring prisoners and ending its use as a detention center but faced legal and political challenges.
- Emanuel recently gave a speech in Israel addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and criticizing leadership failures on both sides.
- He proposed a “23-state solution” based on an Arab League offer for all 21 Arab nations to recognize Israel with security guarantees and Palestinian sovereignty.
- Emanuel suggested creating an economic corridor linking India, the Middle East, and Europe to enhance regional trade and cooperation.
- He emphasized that Israel’s current position as a “territorial pariah” threatens its long-term survival.
- Emanuel acknowledged past mistakes by the United States in dealing with the Middle East conflict.
- He stressed that security guarantees for Israel are essential for any peace agreement.
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