President Daniel arap Moi of Kenya, who has spent 10 years chairing talks between the two sides, called on both parties to build on the breakthrough, urging them to consider the human suffering, destruction of resources and loss of life that would result from a continuation of the conflict.

BBC: Sudan told to seize chance for peace

The President remains committed to doing everything his administration can to encourage both parties, both sides, to come to the table negotiate a two-state solution that both sides have said they want and which really is the only way to achieve long-term peace in the region.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

When you can look and hear the competing statements from members of both parties and think there is no way these two sides are going to find common ground and come together -- and yet there is a way because the American people demand it and the American economy demands it.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing