Berbicara dengan para wartawan AS seusai jamuan makan malam dengan Olmert, Rice mengakui pendekatannya sangat hati-hati, dan mengatakan, kesempatan untuk mencapai kemajuan secara cepat dan dramatis cukup rendah.
Speaking to U.S. reporters before dining with Olmert, Rice acknowledged her approach was cautious and said the chances for quick, dramatic progress were low.