"(The) Israelis understand my position. I've been very clear and there has been some progress, but it's now time to quit it altogether; it's time to end this," Bush said, making his second such appeal in two days.
The comments came one day after Bush's talks with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, in which the two leaders discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its implications for US relations with Arab countries.
So the hell what? How much time does it take to put a bullet in the head of Arafat and end this thing? If all the Israelis are going to do is screw around with this guy then there are more important things to do. Why don't you hop a plane and to the deed yourself big man. Hell Arafat is surrounded and I am sure you could get a clean shot.
SO WHAT!!!!!!!!!! Generally in peace talks we work TOWARD PEACE, TOWARD CESSATION OF SHOOTING. There will be no peace until one side or the other stops shooting. You expect Bush to meet with the Saudis, listen to what they need for peace, then go tell Sharon - "GO GET 'EM BOY!!!!"? Just how does that start peace? We are there to SETTLE THE SITUATION DOWN - not inflame it because Saddam is stirring this up to prevent us going after him. He plans on getting nuclear weapons and his first target will be Israel. Do you want Israel blown off the map? Does that make you feel better?
Bush would not help any of us if Saddam is allowed to get the nuclear weapons. That is his job. He has said "I will not stand by and wait for an attack before I take action" (paraphrased). Bush is trying as hard as he can to go after Saddam - the battle between the Palestinians and the Israelis can wait a few months - they have been fighting for years. It is in the Israelis and our best interests to not let this drag on as Saddam wishes.
But, if you want a war here now - please don't come back and complain because Bush did nothing to prevent Saddam nuking us.