No matter that the main purpose of the conference is to have the Russians as political cover for moderate Arabs.

Adroit diplomacy has since enlisted allies, neutrals and the moderate Arabs in a common cause.

Inevitably, world opinion erupted against Israel, and moderate Arabs worried about Islamic fundamentalists raging out of control.

One last denunciation came from his will, which declared that America and moderate Arabs are "terrorists" and "pirates."

The need to garner support among moderate Arabs made it imperative for the administration to try to resolve the conflict.

"Okay, then what's the definition of a moderate Arab?"

I said to him, "Harry, what's the definition of a moderate Arab?"

They realize, as one moderate Arab said, if you want to talk business you have to talk to somebody, not just shout at your would-be partner.

It's about building momentum for Arab democrats and cementing a coalition of moderate Arabs who will stand up to extremists.

After the luncheon, Arab radicals openly chastised the moderate Arabs who had attended the meeting.