U.S. President George W. Bush returns to the White House with his dogs
Barney (R) and Spot after a morning jog at Ft. McNair, May 5, 2002 in
Washington. President Bush will hear out Israeli Prime Minister Ariel
Sharon when the two confer this week but will seek to assure him the
United States is bringing new force to bear on the Palestinians as
partners in Middle East peace-making, a top adviser said on Sunday.
REUTERS/Mike Theiler

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