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Five years is enough time to get plenty of things done. If Bush accomplishes a lot in the Mideast by 2009, his legacy in the region will far outlast his presidency. We have a golden opportunity to spur changes in not only Mideast societies, but in the overall Mideast mindset as well. A democratic Iraq and a new reform-oriented Palestinian state will be the twin pillars of the Bush-drawn Mideast. The repercussions will be felt throughout the region and their durability shouldn't be underestimated.