General James Jones, who served as President Obama’s National Security Advisor from 2009 to 2010 told reporters that it’s “tragic” that no one is willing to take first step in the Middle East peace process. He also said the U.S. should consider a Marshall Plan for Egypt and spoke about the state of U.S.-Pakistan relations since the death of Osama bin Laden. He made these remarks during a speech on Middle East policy at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Gen. Jones was introduced by National Press Club President Mark Hamrick.