Bush heads to Middle East to push his peace vision

In his first personal foray into Middle East peace talks, President George Bush pledged today to “put as much time as necessary” into achieving peace between Israelis and Palestinians to help them live side by side.

Bush, on the eve of two days of talks with leaders in the region, said he knew it would not be an easy task to end years of hostility in the region. But he said: ”I think we’ll make some progress. I know we’re making progress.”