McCain Pledges to be ��Chief Negotiator�� in Middle East

He vows to take a “hands-on approach” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in interview with The Atlantic.

“I would be the chief negotiator. I have been there for thirty years. I know the leaders, I know them extremely well.”

Also talks a hard line on Iran, reiterating comments about Obama’s willingness to meet with controversial leaders, defending Ehud Olmert sitting down with the Syrians.