Bush meets with Palestinian leader as White House acknowledges that Mideast talks have stalled

President George W. Bush says he remains
confident that both sides in the Mideast peace process can
agree on the definition of a Palestinian state by the end
of his term next January, according to The Associated Press.
Bush says he assured Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
that a Palestinian state is a high priority for himself and
his administration.
The president says he is confident a definition of a
Palestinian state can be reached.
The session at the White House Thursday came as
Palestinians and Israelis have made only plodding progress
toward a peace deal.