    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [October 17, 1994]
    [Page 1789]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on the Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty in Albuquerque
    October 17, 1994

        I am delighted that Israel and Jordan have reached agreement on the
    text of their peace treaty. Earlier today, I spoke with King Hussein and
    Prime Minister Rabin. I congratulated them on their historic achievement
    and on their courage and persistence in getting there. I assured them
    that the United States will continue to stand with them in the days
    ahead and to support this peace process as we have all along.
        These leaders have decided that from now on they will live in peace
    as neighbors. They have decided that they want to be friends. And their
    friendship and their peace is clearly welcomed by the friends of peace
    throughout the world. At a time when hatred and extremism and
    threatening behavior still stalk the Middle East, this is a clear signal
    that there can be a different future. This agreement reminds us that
    moderation and reason can and will prevail in the Middle East, that
    nations can put conflict behind them, that statesmen can lead people to
    peace.
        On behalf of the American people, I want to say a profound word of
    thanks and congratulations to both King Hussein and Prime Minister
    Rabin, and especially to the people of Israel and the people of Jordan.

    Note: The President spoke at 12:42 p.m. at the Albuquerque Convention
    Center.