    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 38, Number 15 (Monday, April 15, 2002)]
    [Page 582]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Remarks to Reporters Following a Tour of the Citizens Police Academy in
    Knoxville

    April 8, 2002

    Situation in the Middle East

        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. In his remarks, he referred to Prime
    Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel.