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Source: http://abcnews.go.com/wire/Politics/ap20030702_1877.html
Bush Happy with Mideast Progress
(ABC News) President Bush said Wednesday he is "happy with what we've seen so far'' of peacemaking between Israel and the PA, but cautioned that peace still could be stymied by Hamas and others who hate Israel. The president said he was optimistic but that he also recognized the nature of the Middle East. "There are people there who still hate,'' he said. "They hate Israel. They hate the idea of peace. They can't stand the thought of a peaceful state existing side by side with Israel, and they're willing to - may be willing to - attack.'' "Hamas is not a peaceful organization when they are willing to blow people up and destroy innocent lives,'' Bush said.