I expect there to be a revival of the peace process generated by the parties themselves.

Today we rejoice at the promise of peace in Northern Ireland and the resolve of her people to approach their differences not with weapons, but with words.

It is imperative that all sides avoid provocations that would imperil this progress.

Whatever happens today and however they agree to proceed, I think it's very important that the Serbs exercise restraint on the ground and that the Kosovars respond in kind.

I commend the two Prime Ministers for demonstrating courage and leadership by coming together and addressing difficult issues that have long divided their countries.

A peaceful solution can and must be found without delay.

The return to hostilities cannot bring about a lasting solution to this dispute.

Realistic target dates, combined with concerted use of incentives, leverage and pressure with all the parties, should maintain the sense of urgency necessary to move steadily toward an enduring peace.

And I think today we can put aside a lot of our normal conflicts and just think about what America is at its best.

We give thanks that the will for peace has triumphed over the weapons of war.

You must make your desire for peace and a common future clear to the leaders of each group.

A lasting peace is possible, along the lines of the Dayton peace agreement.

It is critical that these discussions continue with the goal of reaching a satisfactory conclusion as rapidly as possible.

I believe the calm, constructive, face-to-face meetings Prime Minister Netanyahu and Chairman Arafat have had here will help to build trust between them and promote progress on the issues that still divide them.

We came here to end the violence, not aggravate it.

Our role is to try to help bring people together and create the conditions in which a successful resolution of these matters can occur.

We are working with them to try to work this out to restore order and peace.

I ask both sides to end this violence, to get back to the business of peace.