    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [October 27, 1994]
    [Pages 1889-1890]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on Arrival in Tel Aviv, Israel
    October 27, 1994

        Thank you very much. Mr. President, Mrs. Weizman, Prime Minister
    Rabin, Mrs. Rabin, to all the people of Israel, it is wonderful for
    Hillary and for me to be back in Israel and

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    especially to come here in this capacity and at this momentous time.
        Yesterday was an historic day for the people of Israel and for the
    people of Jordan. It was also a wonderful day for the rest of the world,
    for we gained a glimpse yesterday of the future of a new Middle East.
        Like all Americans, I have been inspired by Israel's long struggle
    to survive and to flourish. Today, Israel is strong and growing
    stronger. You stand on the threshold of a new era of peace and security.
    America, as always, is proud to stand with you. We intend to remain by
    your side in the years ahead.
        Your new peace treaty points the way toward a goal we have all
    sought for a very long time: a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
    This goal, as we all know, will require all Israelis to continue to
    demonstrate the awesome courage and vision and determination that have
    brought you this far. But we have seen the bright promise of the future.
        I would like to say, on a very personal level, how much I have
    enjoyed working with the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, and all
    the others on the Israeli team; how much it has meant to the Secretary
    of State and to all of the rest of us to have the opportunity to be a
    part of a genuine commitment to lasting peace.
        I look forward to meeting with the Prime Minister, to speaking at
    the Knesset. I hope to have the chance to meet as many citizens of this
    magnificent country as possible. I thank you for making us feel very
    welcome.
        Thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 4 p.m. at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International
    Airport. In his remarks, he referred to Israeli President Ezer Weizman
    and his wife, Ruma, and Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and his wife, Lea.