President Bush wrapped up a three-day Mideast summit Wednesday with a pledge to increase the US role in future peace talks. Bush spoke at the White House after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

President Bush: “It’s very important for the international community to support these two leaders during the bilateral negotiations that will take place. And one thing I’ve assured both gentlemen is that the United States will be actively engaged in the process, that we will use our power to help you as you come up with the necessary decisions to lay out a Palestinian state that will live side by side in peace with Israel.”