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.