03/06/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Today, President Bush Announced That He Intends To Nominate Ambassador John Negroponte As Deputy Secretary Of State – And Vice Admiral Mike McConnell As Director Of National Intelligence (DNI)."
"I listen to Angela Merkel a lot."
"We're committed—strongly committed to a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace."
"We take the issue very seriously."