With respect to the issue of taking a tougher line, I think President Abbas and I spent most of our time discussing how do we solve the problem.
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And so President Abbas and I had very extensive discussions about how we could help to promote a better approach to Gaza.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Meets with Palestinian President Abbas
So I just want to let President Abbas know that I said when I took office this was an issue that I cared deeply about and I was willing to spend a lot of time and energy and political capital on.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Meets with Palestinian President Abbas
In addition, Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas are two leaders who I believe want peace.
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And I want to thank President Abbas for participating in these proximity talks even under some difficult circumstances.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Meets with Palestinian President Abbas
On the other hand, President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, who I think genuinely wants peace, has to deal with Hamas, an organization that has not recognized Israel and has not disavowed violence.
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And let me just say that I will be meeting with President Abbas this afternoon.
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And I particularly want to commend Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas for their presence here.
And we exchanged ideas about how we can advance those negotiations, and I've shared the importance of providing support to President Abbas and the Palestinian Authority so that they can be in position to have fruitful negotiations with the Israelis that can bring about, in a timely fashion, a two-state solution.
And so, to Prime Minister Netanyahu and to Prime Minister -- and to President Abbas, as well as to President Mubarak and King Abdullah of Jordan, I am very grateful for their participation.
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President GEORGE W BUSH (United States): I'll share with them my thoughts about you and President Abbas and your determination to work, to see whether or not it's possible to come up with a peace treaty that will be lasting.
And I updated His Majesty on my discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas.
So I have nothing beyond the readout that came out on the call with Abbas, but believe that we are heading in the right direction to make progress.
So most Israeli officials that I've spoken to say that Olmert is serious about opening a dialogue with Abbas, but without a change in the Hamas position those negotiations really aren't going to get anywhere.
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