(New York Times) - President Bush has resolved to promote the formation of a Palestinian state within a few years, but only if Palestinian leaders meet specific benchmarks, including a lasting crackdown on terrorism and other broad reforms, according to senior officials and others familiar with the plan. The latest terrorist bombings in Israel have delayed Mr. Bush's speech describing his ideas.
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