George W. Bush

Chairman Arafat should now seize this opportunity to act decisively, in word and in deed, against terror directed at Israeli citizens.

I can completely understand that.

One of the things that Chairman Arafat must do is condemn and thwart terrorist activities.

Mr. Arafat must perform.

I am pleased by today's developments in the Middle East and believe they'll prove to be important steps along the path to peace in the Middle East.

There are clearly people in the Middle East who would use terror as a weapon to derail any peace process.

The Crown Prince has offered a number of constructive ideas for making political progress between Israel and the Palestinians.

This has been a hopeful day for the region, and we must continue to press forward to peace.

We want short-term recovery to become long-term expansion.

Every day we go without expanding trade is another day of missed opportunities to strengthen our economy.

The benefits of greater trade are beyond dispute.

An unforeseen emergency exists that requires immediate military assistance to the Government of Afghanistan.

Now is the time to build on this record of success.

The Senate should pass the pending trade legislation without delay.

People know exactly where I stand, and that's very important in the realm of foreign policy.

All parties have responsibilities in order to make sure there is peace.

It's important that we hold the line on spending.

That's a very encouraging sign for American workers and American families.

I'm not content with this number, and I know we've got a lot of work to do.

James Franklin Jeffrey, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Albania.

Saudi Arabia made it clear and has made it clear publicly that they will not use oil as a weapon.

Our partnership is important to both our nations.

It is imperative that America increase its energy independence.

I made it clear to him that I expected Israel to withdraw.

Mark Sullivan, of Maryland, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, vice Karen Shepherd, resigned.