"If Kerry is elected, the pressure on Israel will begin on day one." (Charles Krauthammer, "Sacrificing Israel," The Washington Post, 10/22/04)
"U.S. Prods Israel For Hard Choices On Palestinians" (Lead story, headline, The New York Times, Monday February 7, 2005)
"Secretary of State meets with Prime Minister Sharon and urges Israel to make the 'hard decisions' needed to revive the peace process." (Lead story, sub-headline, The Los Angeles Times, Monday February 7, 2005)