11.   Sharon, in a wide-ranging hourlong discussion, emphasized that peace remained his ultimate goal.

12.   Yet, the peace here remains tenuous.

13.   A civilian government and a local police force also operate, but peace has remained elusive.

14.   At best, peace remains distant.

15.   But he warned that peace will remain incomplete until Israel comes to terms with Syria and Lebanon.

16.   But he said the task of building lasting political institutions to guarantee long-term peace remains incomplete.

17.   But Cole believes inner peace will remain elusive.

18.   But peace remained uncertain.

19.   But the peace will remain fragile unless the West responds with financial aid, African leaders say.

20.   But peace remained elusive.