U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell told NBC last night that Israelis need not fear an American attempt to \"sell their security,\" and that the U.S. sees Israel as its close friend. Powell was responding to a question as to whether the Administration would pressure Sharon to agree to a Palestinian state and the division of Jerusalem. \"Israel is the only democracy in the region,\" Powell said, \"and we will always support its security.\" The State Department spokesman said that Sharon has already agreed to a Palestinian state, but that there is no plan to present the sides with a Jerusalem-dividing map.