The idea of the force was to help create a secure and calm environment that will allow for reconstruction, delivery of humanitarian assistance, and as we try to strengthen Palestinian institutions -- including security, so that they can honor their commitments, as you've heard the secretary of state talk about reconstruction and rebuilding of institutions, ... And I thought the presence would also give us the space that we need to continue political and diplomatic discussions.
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