or does this, in large part, lay the groundwork for the incoming president? >> having written speeches for republican and democratic secretary of states on this issue, there is a logic in giving a speech. whether or not this was designed to tie the hands of the incoming administration, i doubt that. doubt it will succeed. whether it was a parting shot based on resentment and anger over the fact that the prime minister wasn't getting the memo on settlements. i think by and large, it was an effort on the part of this administration to frame the issue. because they understand what's coming, and what's coming either through inattention or acquiescence is probably the environment that'll make it almost impossible to have a serious conversation about a two-state solution. >> the obama administration tried hard to leave a list of this is what was done or achieved in the last eight years. so the president-elect also weighed in on this issue. this is what he had to say. >> well, i spoke to him