Kerry had high hopes of deal in announcing talks nine months ago . He has made more than a dozen trips to the region to facilitate negotiations . He had been optimistic , but now he sounds resigned with deadline for progress fast approaching . Kerry said `` neither party has said that they 've called it off . '' Comment:
Kerry had high hopes of deal in announcing talks nine months ago . He has made more than a dozen trips to the region to facilitate negotiations . He had been optimistic , but now he sounds resigned with deadline for progress fast approaching . Comment: