Posted by
colorado springs citizen on Saturday, May 24, 2008 6:20:39 AM
There were no surprises. Bush did not come up with either a new
roadmap, or tentative dates for further agreements. Probably the most
important results were left behind closed doors. U.S. Secretary of
State Condoleezza Rice explained to journalists that Bush spoke about
laying the foundation for the next 60 years, when the Middle East will
certainly include a democratic Palestinian state. She said that at the
talks he reaffirmed his intention to seek an Israeli-Palestinian peace
agreement before the end of his term, that is, before next January.
Without being specific, Rice added that implementation of these
agreements and formation of a sovereign Palestinian state would occupy
some time.