    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1996, Book II)]
    [September 4, 1996]
    [Page 1477]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Meeting Between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu of
    Israel and Chairman Yasser Arafat of the Palestinian Authority
    September 4, 1996

        I welcome the meeting today between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
    and PLO Chairman Arafat. The meeting between the two leaders is a very
    important step in developing an Israeli-Palestinian partnership so
    essential to implementation of their agreements. Indeed, it reflects
    their continuing commitment to resolving their differences through
    negotiations and to securing a lasting peace.
        I look forward to meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu next Monday
    to review progress and discuss developments in the region.