WASHINGTON – President Bush, after meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah at the White House yesterday, assured Palestinians they’ll take part in final negotiations with Israel over Middle East territory.
“And the United States will not prejudice the outcome of those negotiations,” Bush said.
“The ‘road map’ is the best path to realizing the two-state vision,” Bush said, referring to his call for a Palestinian state negotiated with Israel.
Bush said that, following the Jordanian king’s advice, he will take various steps to reach out to the Palestinians. “We will expand dialogue between the United States and Palestinians,” Bush said.