But at the same time, even as they make progress, we understand that the status quo is not acceptable and that we have to continue moving this relationship in the right direction.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

When we look at history we tend to see the progress of events as inevitable, but it was rarely so at the time.

CNN: The Earth is full

But he will now be expected to spend considerable time in the region as the Bush administration attempts to secure progress towards the ultimate goal of separate Israeli and Palestinian states living side by side in peace.

BBC: NEWS | Middle East | Bush's new man in the Mid-East