71. Bush has said he favors a Palestinian state, but he has to give it more than lip service. 72. Bush said he envisioned a provisional Palestinian state until full, permanent statehood could be achieved, perhaps in three years. 73. Bush called for a new Palestinian leadership before a Palestinian state could be created. 74. Bush demands a change of Palestinian leadership to pave the way toward a Palestinian state at some point in the future. 75. Bush has also called for the creation of a Palestinian state, although he has resisted pressure from the Palestinians and from Arab countries to put forward a timetable. 76. Bush has called for the creation of a Palestinian state, in the context of a full peace accord that guarantees Israeli security. 77. Bush has called for the creation of a viable Palestinian state in exchange for an Arab peace treaty with Israel. 78. Bush himself gave a speech earlier this year in which he talked about the need for a Palestinian state, a step beyond what previous presidents had said. 79. Bush indicated in a meeting on Thursday with the Saudi foreign minister that he had made up his mind to support the creation of a Palestinian state. 80. Bush offers American support for a free, credible, viable Palestinian state, gainsaying Palestinians only the fantasy some still live by, that Israel will be dismantled. |