    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1996, Book I)]
    [March 14, 1996]
    [Page 451]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters Prior to Discussions With Likud Party Leader
    Binyamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem
    March 14, 1996

        Q. Mr. President, if Mr. Netanyahu comes into power, will you
    cooperate with him as deeply as you cooperate with Prime Minister Peres?
        The President. I will certainly cooperate with him. Israel is a
    democracy. The Israeli voters will make their decision in a few weeks,
    and the United States relationship with Israel is deep, strong, and
    enduring. Of course I would.
        And I don't think there is much partisan difference in our country
    or yours on this question of fighting against terrorism. It's one of the
    great challenges the world faces. We've go to do a better job. We've got
    to strengthen it.

    Note: The exchange began at 12:10 p.m. in the Presidential suite at the
    Laromme Hotel. A tape was not available for verification of the content
    of this exchange.