[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 198 (Wednesday, December 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2346]
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                 AMERICA WELCOMES PRIME MINISTER PERES

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                            HON. TIM ROEMER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 12, 1995

  Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to welcome the remarks made earlier 
today by Prime Minister Shimon Peres before the joint session of 
Congress.
  In appearing before the joint session, Prime Minister Peres joins a 
small group of foreign leaders who have been asked to speak before the 
combined House and Senate. Mr. Peres richly deserves this honor. He is 
the leader of Israel, one of our most important allies, and he now 
bears the heavy burden of following the footsteps of Yitzhak Rabin in 
promoting a strong Israel and a lasting peace in the Middle East.
  While listening to Mr. Peres's tribute to Prime Minister Rabin, one 
could not help but remember the great loss suffered by the people of 
Israel and the cause of peace.
  Although Rabin's leadership is sorely missed, I take heart in the 
thought that the cause of peace continues. Indeed, our most fitting 
tribute to Mr. Rabin would be a continued effort to promote peace, 
democracy, and freedom in the Middle East and across the globe.
  The United States and Israel must continue to work together toward a 
brighter future; a future of peace and security. Israel, our steadfast 
ally in times of peace or war, deserves our strong support in pursuing 
this goal.
  There is now a new impetus toward peace in the Middle East. We should 
not miss this opportunity to end the hatred and violence that have 
plagued that region. This would be a fitting legacy to Yitzhak Rabin 
and everyone who has sacrificed for a just peace.

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