01/04/2002
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"President George W. Bush today announced his intention to appoint two individuals and designate one individual to serve in his Administration."
"We've come together this week because we share a common goal: two democratic states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security."
"I'm optimistic."
"I want to thank you for your courage and your friendship."