She supports the Palestinian view that the provisions of the interim accords must be implemented as the permanent-status talks proceed.

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He added it was "out of the question" to accept Mr Sharon's call for a "very long-term interim agreement" for the Palestinians as opposed to a permanent solution.

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Last month the Department of Energy launched a 35-year search for a new permanent waste depository, with interim depositories to open in as little as eight years.

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But obviously, simply because Pete has the -- is the chief of staff, but only on an interim basis now, does certainly not -- certainly does not preclude him being a permanent chief of staff at a later date.

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