U.S. President George W. Bush smiles as he receives applause from members of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, in Washington May 18, 2004. Bush today pushed his Mideast peace effort as his administration tries sway Jewish voters who could prove crucial in a tight election. At left is AIPAC's executive director Howard Kohr and at right is AIPAC president Bernice Monacherian. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque KL/HB