The so-called “two-state solution” in the Middle East is "not an impossible dream" but requires courage, Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday.<br /><br />The comments by Kerry were made to an Israeli gathering at the United Nations, where there was a commemoration of the 1975 speech delivered by then-Israeli ambassador Chaim Herzog denouncing a UN resolution that declared Zionism a form of racism.<br /><br />"The Zionist dream embraces the concept of Israel as a Jewish democracy, a beacon of light to all nations," Kerry told the event.<br /><br />"That dream can only be upheld by two states living side by side in security,” he declared, adding, "We all know from years of discussion and efforts: this is not an impossible dream. It is achievable."<br /><br />Kerry argued that choosing to recognize a Palestinian state "demands courage, demands leadership" and likened that choice to Herzog's actions at the UN 40 years ago.
