Condoleezza Rice told Jewish leaders that Israel must be patient and allow time for new Palestinian leaders to deliver on their promises. President Bush’s national security adviser told the leaders in a meeting in the White House on Wednesday that it is important for the Palestinians to dismantle terrorist organizations and build democratic institutions.
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