https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2006/07/01/what-motivates-the-state-department/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 00:58:08 -0400<![CDATA[At least according to Reuters (always iffy) the State Department is not delivering the same message on the Gaza crisis as the President it allegedly serves. Bush has told the Turkish PM that the first step to defusing the crisis is the return of the kidnapped Israeli soldier. Meanwhile from our SD:]]>Sat, 01 Jul 2006 08:36:20 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2006/07/01/what-motivates-the-state-department-n212584