I also stressed the importance the American administration attaches to both sides for fulfilling their obligations under the security work plan put together by George Tenet.

There is absolutely no substitute -- no substitute -- for a decisive fight against terror and violence. And on the Israeli side, it also means taking practical steps to ease the suffering of Palestinians living under occupation, to stop settlement activity and to renew a sense of dignity and hope.

William Burns

I also stressed the importance the American administration attaches to both sides for fulfilling their obligations under the security work plan put together by George Tenet.

William Burns

I look forward to continuing our discussions with the Palestinians and with the Israelis and also to staying in very close touch with others in the international community -- the European Union, the U.N. secretary-general, Russia, Egypt, Jordan and others.

William Burns