[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 175 (Tuesday, November 7, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S16727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER YITZHAK RABIN

  Mr. D'AMATO. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the late 
Yitzhak Rabin who served his people in war and in peace and did both 
with great bravery. The Government of Israel and the people of Israel 
have suffered a deep wound that will take a great deal of time to heal.
  Just 2 weeks ago, I along with many of my colleagues, stood with him 
in the rotunda of the Capitol to present to him, a copy of the bill 
which would move the American Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to 
Jerusalem, the Holy City. I was most proud then and most proud now to 
have been there. One could not, of course, guess that only 2 weeks 
later, this horrible, cowardly act would occur.
  The Prime Minister's goal of peace for Israel, after so very many 
years of blood and tears, is one that cannot be abandoned. I am sure 
that Israel will find the strength to move forward. Peace, like 
Israel's security, is of vital importance to Israel and the United 
States alike. Yet, one cannot argue the point that Israel will not be 
the same without him. He was a hero and a towering figure of his time.
  My heart goes out to the Rabin family at this most unfortunate time. 
They can take solace in the fact that Yitzhak Rabin will forever be 
remembered as a peacemaker for his people--a peacemaker for Israel.

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