We must give them a different future to believe in. Every step toward opportunity is a step away from violence. Despite our best efforts since 1993, an honest assessment would lead us to the conclusion that we have not realized all our intentions. There has been too little tangible improvement in the lives of the Palestinian people. Per capita income is down.
Unemployment is too high.
Living conditions are extremely difficult. At the outset of the next phase of the peace process, we must candidly acknowledge that we have to change these circumstances. No peace stands a chance of lasting if it does not deliver real results to ordinary people. Our challenge today, therefore, is to do more to deliver these results and to do it sooner rather than later. I would like to make just a few more points before I let you move on to the business at hand.