    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
    [April 8, 2002]
    [Page 567]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks in Knoxville on the Middle East Situation
    April 8, 2002

        Let me say one thing before I leave. First of all, I meant what I
    said to the Prime Minister of Israel. I expect
    there to be withdrawal without delay. And I also meant what I said to
    the Arab world, that in order for there to be peace, nations must stand
    up, leaders must stand up and condemn terrorism, terrorist activity.
        There is a mutual responsibility to achieve peace, and it's going to
    require leadership on both sides. And the United States is firmly
    committed to achieving peace and is firmly committed--I am firmly
    committed to what I expect from both parties.
        I repeat, I meant what I said about withdrawal without delay, and I
    mean what I say when I call upon the Arab world to strongly condemn and
    act against terrorist activity.

    Note: The President spoke at 12:06 p.m. at the Knoxville Police
    Department Training Facility following a tour of the Citizens Police
    Academy. In his remarks, he referred to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of
    Israel.