Peace in the Middle East
Secretary Rice:   "This is a time of hope, a time when we can hope for a better day for the Palestinian and the Israeli people both. As we move forward, I would like to underscore to everyone what I know that President Bush's commitment is, and that is to pursing and achieving the vision of a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict: Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace." [full text]  [Fact Sheet on U.S. Assistance to the Palestinians]

U.S.-European Relations
Secretary Rice:  " Our charge is clear:  We, on the right side of freedom's divide, have an obligation to help those unlucky enough to have been born on the wrong side of that divide."  [full text]

Tsunami Relief and Rebuilding Efforts
U.S. Government is committed to efforts in South Asia. You can help by contributing to humanitarian organizations.