At this point, Mr Bush turned briefly to the Israelis, pointing out that it was in their own security interests to support the emergence of a stable, peaceful Palestinian state.
"Success, the establishment of a peaceful, democratic state, the defeat of terrorism -- this success is within reach, " he said.
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Fatah has supported the peaceful two-state principle since the late 1980s, but half the 11-member Central Council opposed the terms of the agreement with Israel negotiated secretly in the Norwegian capital.
Israelis have leaders who recognize that a peaceful, democratic Palestinian state will be a source of lasting security.
If they say yes, the next job will be to show the Palestinians, who have reasons to doubt it, that they can indeed acquire their state by peaceful means.
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"The impact of such operations undermines the trust and confidence of the Afghan people in efforts to build a just, peaceful and law-abiding state, " Eide added.
In the fields of education, the sciences, culture, and communication and information, we are helping to lay the foundations that are necessary today for state-building and for a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future.
But he also appealed to employees for their help, saying the work of the state department could "make the world more peaceful".
Iran's controversial nuclear programme, which the country insists is for peaceful purposes, will also be on the new secretary of state's agenda.
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In so doing, it will advance the cause of peaceful coexistence over the long-term far better than the failed two-state solution.
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Mr. JOHN NEGROPONTE (U.S. Deputy Secretary of State): I would characterize our policy as desirous of resolving any issues we have with Iran by peaceful means.
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