Between now and then the major political factions are going to have to get their houses in order, particularly since you are going to have Sunni Arab participation, I think, you know, far above and beyond their participation last January in the interim parliamentary elections, which means the sort of massive majority that the Shiites have had won't be there.

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Which means that Mr Olmert, who rode out the storm of the interim report, is in little danger of having to leave office now.

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This would not come about for some time, however, and in the interim a higher gasoline tax should be accompanied by some form of rebate or tax relief for those of limited means whom it would injure most.

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