    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
    [November 4, 1995]
    [Pages 1720-1721]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on the Death of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel
    November 4, 1995

        The world has lost one of its greatest men, a warrior for his
    nation's freedom and now a martyr for his nation's peace.
        To Leah Rabin and her children, Hillary and I send our love and our
    prayers. To the people of Israel, I want you to know that the hearts and
    prayers of all Americans are with you. Just as America has stood by you
    in moments of crisis and triumph, so now we all stand by you in this
    moment of grieving and loss.
        For half a century, Yitzhak Rabin risked his life to defend his
    country. Today, he gave his life to bring it a lasting peace. His last
    act, his last words were in defense of that peace he did so much to
    create. Peace must be and peace will be Prime Minister Rabin's lasting
    legacy.
        Tonight, the land for which he gave his life is in mourning. But I
    want the world to remember what Prime Minister Rabin said here at the
    White House barely one month ago, and I quote: ``We should not let the
    land flowing with milk and honey become a land flowing with blood and
    tears. Don't let it happen.''
        Now it falls to us, all those in Israel, throughout the Middle East,
    and around the world who

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    yearn for and love peace to make sure it doesn't happen.
        Yitzhak Rabin was my partner and my friend. I admired him, and I
    loved him very much. Because words cannot express my true feelings, let
    me just say, shalom, chaver, goodbye, friend.

    Note: The President spoke at 5:48 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White
    House. In his remarks, he referred to Prime Minister Rabin's widow,
    Leah.